{"id":111,"date":"2022-11-22T15:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T15:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myrhdentist.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2022-12-05T15:35:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T15:35:29","slug":"holiday-foods-4-tips-to-protect-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myrhdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/22\/holiday-foods-4-tips-to-protect-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Enjoy Holiday Foods Without Ruining Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What\u2019s your favorite part of the holiday season? For many, it\u2019s the sweet treats. Candy canes, cookies, and homemade pie are some of the many holiday foods that may pass through your office or home this time of year. As tasty as these treats are, they can do a lot of damage to your smile if you aren\u2019t careful. So you don\u2019t have to stop the festivities early due to an emergency dental visit, continue reading to learn five tips that will help you keep your smile healthy and bright<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Brush Regularly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good oral hygiene is important any time of the year, but it may mean even more during the holidays. This is because the number of sweets you eat during this time of year will likely be higher than usual. Along with brushing twice per day for two minutes, consider brushing after each meal. This will get rid of food particles and plaque that have built up throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Floss Often<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should also floss at least once per day. Consider doing this even more often if you know you\u2019re going to do a lot of snacking. Neglecting to flow will leave around 40% of plaque on your smile, so make sure not to skip this important step of your oral hygiene routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3: Skip Sugary, Sticky, and High-Carb Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sweet foods aren\u2019t the only ones you have to worry about. Sticky treats get stuck on your teeth easily, which allows oral bacteria to feed on them for longer and release cavity-causing acids. Additionally, foods like bread and other carb-heavy treats break down into sugar in the mouth, so they are just as harmful as candy and cakes. Cutting back on these will expose your smile to less acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #4: Eat Protein and Calcium-Packed Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fill up your plate with foods that are full of calcium and protein. These will encourage healthy bones and teeth. Examples of holiday foods to eat include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n