Stay Cavity Free During the Holidays!
You might be wondering how you can stay cavity free during the holidays but don’t worry because here are some tips and tricks to help you this holiday season!
- Water is your best friend all the time but especially during the holidays. You want to make sure that you’re drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated. Make sure that if you’re drinking beverages with alcohol that you drink water afterward, as alcohol can dry up one’s mouth. Also, if you drink other beverages like sodas and juices, make sure that you’re drinking water too so that all the sugars from the beverages don’t build up on your teeth.
- Avoid eating too much candy, especially hard candy. Too much candy can lead to cavities and if you’re eating hard candy you might risk getting a crack in your tooth. Also, when eating sugary treats, try and eat them between meals because the saliva that your mouth produces can help get rid of food particles in and around the teeth.
- If you plan on eating sticky foods and candy, be sure that you clean your teeth as soon as possible because sticky treats tend to stick more to the teeth and sometimes just drinking water might not be enough.
- If you do end up craving a sweet treat, try and choose a healthy sweet treat that has some health benefits such as some fruits.
- Lastly, the two most important things you can do to avoid cavities during the holidays are to make sure that you clean your mouth by brushing and flossing twice a day or if you can then after each meal. Also, make sure that you’re seeing your dentist regularly so as to avoid getting cavities.
If you follow the above-listed tips then you should be able to stay cavity free during the holidays! Speak with your oral care provider should you want to know of some other helpful ways of staying cavity free!