{"id":42,"date":"2019-11-21T20:25:10","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T20:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/?p=42"},"modified":"2019-12-04T20:25:20","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T20:25:20","slug":"maintain-oral-health-through-holidays-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/21\/maintain-oral-health-through-holidays-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Maintain Your Oral Health Through the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_288903280__1575476079_10724-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"family together for the holidays \" class=\"wp-image-43\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_288903280__1575476079_10724-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_288903280__1575476079_10724-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_288903280__1575476079_10724.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it means\nincreased consumption of sweet treats. Although these temptations can be hard\nto resist, they don\u2019t necessarily have to spell disaster for your pearly\nwhites. There are ways to keep your smile healthy throughout the holiday season.\nKeep reading to learn a few of these tips from your dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Overdo It with the Candy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common to lay out a tray of sweets for others to\nconsume around the holidays, but constantly munching on candy or cookies can\nwreak havoc on your teeth. You don\u2019t have to skip out on them completely, but\nremember that consuming them in moderation is key here. Consume a single\ndessert item and then brush your teeth right afterwards. That will expose your\nteeth to less sugar, thus reducing your risk of tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Nutcracker, Not Your Teeth, to Crack Nuts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it can be tempting to try and look cool by cracking\nopen a nut with your teeth, it can actually cause some serious damage. If you\ndon\u2019t have a nutcracker or other tool on hand, simply choose a different snack.\nIt\u2019s not worth breaking your tooth just to look cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Oral Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays can be hectic, and that can make it easy to\nforget to brush and floss on a regular basis. However, in order to keep your\nmouth clean and healthy, you should brush twice a day and floss once a day. Set\na reminder on your phone to do so every morning and night if you forget. If brushing\nyour teeth isn\u2019t an option, pack some sugar-free gum in your purse or pockets\nto chew after a meal or snack. Doing so stimulates the production of saliva,\nwhich helps clean your mouth out of detrimental bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Your Dentist <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a regular dental checkup during the holiday\nseason, consider it a give from your past self for scheduling it during this\ntime. Your dentist can catch small problems, like cavities, now before they\nturn into larger issues, like root canals or even tooth extractions, down the\nroad. The dental hygienists can also make sure your teeth are clean and shining\nbright just in time for family holiday pictures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these holiday tips from your dentist, your pearly\nwhites can stay merry and bright this holiday season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Amy Farrell earned her doctorate at the University of\nMaryland Dental School. Then, she completed a General Practice Residency at\nAbington Memorial Hospital. Now, she practices at NeoSmile Dental Care in\nSpring House, PA. She cares about each and every patient as if they were a\nmember of her own family. To learn more holiday oral care tips, you can contact\nher practice by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/contact-us.html\">clicking\nhere.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it means increased consumption of sweet treats. Although these temptations can be hard to resist, they don\u2019t necessarily have to spell disaster for your pearly whites. There are ways to keep your smile healthy throughout the holiday season. 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