With the holiday season now underway, much of the festive joy comes from enjoying good food with the people you love.
In order to keep your teeth, your children’s teeth, and the teeth of your loved ones healthy as you eat and treat your way through the holiday season, there are several factors you can incorporate into your holiday routine in order to prevent cavities over Christmas and keep your smile healthy and happy.
How to Prevent Cavities over Christmas?
Avoid too many sugary foods
There is nothing wrong with treating yourself to a cookie or a sweet here and there, after all, we all get cravings. But try to limit yourself (and your children) rather than consuming continuous sugar throughout the day. Too many sugary foods can have a detrimental impact on your tooth enamel and cause cavities, so it’s important to try and be mindful of what you are eating.
Offer healthy substitutes
Adding a variety of healthy substitutes along with your sugary holiday treats can help you and your family limit your sugar intake and prevent cavities over Christmas as a result. It may also be worthwhile to point out and encourage your kids to try out these healthy alternatives. Some suggestions for foods that are good for your teeth include:
- Cheese
- Fruits and vegetables
- Dark chocolate
Stick to your brushing and flossing routine
Maintaining an oral hygiene routine is imperative throughout the holiday season. Because you’re probably around more food than you are during a regular day, it’s important to brush at least every morning and every night for two minutes each time. Preventing cavities in children means making sure they are brushing properly and regularly. And don’t forget about flossing. All that sweet, sticky goodness you’re munching on this month? it could do you a lot more damage if you don’t floss.
Visit your Mount Waverley Dentist for a Check-up and Clean
While maintaining your oral health at home is essential, a professional check-up and clean can get rid of plaque and bacteria that your toothbrush can’t reach. In order to take care of your smile and prevent future complications and cavities, visiting your dentist in Mount Waverley every 6 months is essential. Book an appointment after the Christmas season to ensure your holiday eating doesn’t end up causing a cavity.
For more oral hygiene tips or to book an appointment to help maintain your oral hygiene, call us on (03) 9886 5318 today.
