The Holidays are a great time for friends, family, and food!
The bad news is that it is easy to neglect your dental health during the
holidays. All the extra food, the sweets, the sugary drinks can all add up to
dental problems that will put an end to your holiday celebrations. However,
there are a few dental health tips that can help to ensure that you have a
healthy smile and avoid dental issues these holidays.
The National Confectioners Association says 77% of people
include candy in holiday gifts. This means that you will more than likely be
receiving candy as a gift this year.
Dental Tip #1: Consider
re-gifting the sticky, candy and keeping the chocolate. Chocolate is a better
option because it washes off your teeth more easily than stickier sweets like
candy canes.
Dental Tip #2:
Don’t Open Gifts with Your Teeth. Believe it or not, gift wrapping is a big
cause for dental emergencies for the holidays. Don’t use your teeth to try to
undo the knots tied with ribbon. Your teeth were made for eating, not to stand
in as a pair of scissors. If you do, you could crack a tooth, loosen caps or
dental bridges, injure your jaw or accidentally swallow something you
shouldn’t. Stop catch yourself and find something or someone to give you a hand
instead. It only takes a few seconds, but it can help you avoid pain and time
dealing with a dental emergency.
Dental Tip#3: Carol
While You Clean Your Teeth. Take advantage of the seasonal music. Using music
to time your dental routine can be of great help and fun as well. Try it with
the kids and create a holiday playlist of your family’s favorite holiday music
for a fun dental care routine.
Put these dental tips to use and create a healthy holiday
smile! We wish you a happy holiday season and a very Happy New Year!
Call our office today to make an appointment so you can find out what the best options are for your specific case.
(305) 948-9102 Dentist in Miami, North Miami, and Aventura
C A R R O L L D E N T I S T R Y
15801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 200
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
C A R R O L L D E N T I S T R Y
15801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 200
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
