{"id":75,"date":"2020-12-10T00:54:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T00:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2021-01-12T00:54:31","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T00:54:31","slug":"holiday-foods-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/10\/holiday-foods-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Enjoying the Holiday Season Without Ruining Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Now that the holidays are almost here, you probably have all\nsorts of fun things in mind. Whether you are heading to a relative\u2019s place or\njust keeping festive at home this year, there are all sorts of fun holiday\nfoods and activities to look forward to. However, this time of year isn\u2019t the\nbest on your smile. Fortunately, a dentist\nin Highland Park<\/a> is here to help you out. Read on for some useful tips to\nhelp you out throughout the festive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep Up Your Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re traveling or have a lot planned this year, it can\nbe easy to fall off of your normal oral hygiene routine. Be sure to continue\nbrushing twice and flossing at least once every single day. Another great step is\nusing a mouthwash to rinse away food particles left in your mouth. If you are\ntraveling, don\u2019t forget to pack your toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss along\nfrom the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important that you stay hydrated during this time. As\nmuch as you\u2019d like to have a can of soda or a glass of wine, these beverages\ncan be harmful for your oral health. If you are itching for something fizzing,\nhave a sparkling water. If you\u2019re wanting to wind down with an adult beverage,\nchoose something less acidic and sugary, like a gin and tonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut Down on Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s okay to have a treat or two now and again, but many of\nus are known to overindulge during the holiday season. Afterall, there seems to\nbe sweets all around us. Eggnog, candy canes, and gingerbread are quite\ntempting. Be sure to limit the number of sugary treats you are having. If you are\ncraving something sweet, try having some fresh fruit or sugar-free gum instead.\nWhen you do have something sugary, clean your mouth thoroughly afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Healthy Choices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, not all holiday foods are harmful for your\nsmile. Many of them have all sorts of nutrients that your body will benefit from.\nSave a large portion of your plate for turkey, which contains phosphorus and\nprotein, and vegetables. Broccoli and carrots are high in vitamin A. You could\neven start out your meal with a cheese board. Dairy products are high in\ncalcium, which is necessary to keep your teeth and bones strong. If you want a\nsalty snack, have some salted nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Use Your Teeth as Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be using your teeth to pop bottles or open stubborn\npackaging. You could easily end up with a cracked or chipped tooth. Instead,\ntry to find the proper tool or ask someone else for help in order to get the job\ndone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want to be spending extra time in the dental chair\nthis holiday season. Be sure that you are up to date with your regular checkups,\nand keep the tips above in mind. This way, you can start the new year with\nexcellent oral health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Girish\nSandadi<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan\nat Ann Harbor and enjoys regularly taking continuing education courses to keep\nhis knowledge and skills sharp. He is currently a member of the American Dental\nAssociation and the Texas Dental Association. For more ways to keep your smile\nhealthy or to schedule an appointment, visit his website<\/a> or call\n(214) 528-9990.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now that the holidays are almost here, you probably have all sorts of fun things in mind. Whether you are heading to a relative\u2019s place or just keeping festive at home this year, there are all sorts of fun holiday foods and activities to look forward to. However, this time of year isn\u2019t the best […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":77,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions\/77"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.highlandsmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}