Five tips to keep a healthy smile during the holidays

 

The holidays are packed with festivities. The pandemic may be restricting people from partying with one another, but the grub remains the same. All the holiday treats and family food traditions still find their way to the table. Here are five tips to protect the teeth this season. 

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Candies and chocolates are famous snacks and desserts during the holidays. Lay off the sweets. Consuming excessive amounts of candy canes, mints, chocolates, and cakes can damage the teeth severely. It’s best to limit intake to a few bites to maintain healthy teeth and keep blood sugar levels at bay, says Dr. Kami Hoss.

Skip the dried fruit treats after dinner. One might think that eating dried fruits before and after a meal is as healthy as eating an actual fruit. However, these sugar-covered fruits present the same danger to dental health as candies. Choose beverage wisely. With family and friends over, it’s only normal to offer a range of drinks. Instead of gulping soda and juice, chug on water. Go easy on coffee and hot cocoa. While hot cups soothe the soul during winter, the teeth could be working over time battling the cold and filtering piping hot drinks. 

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According to Dr. Kami Hoss, holidays are also filled with healthy treats. Snack on nuts and veggies to boost teeth health. Celery and carrots are considered nature’s toothbrush¬, cleaning and strengthening the teeth with nutrients and minerals—be sure to chew on these.

Dr. Kami Hoss is a sought-after author, consultant, inventor, and speaker in the fields of dentistry and business. He is the CEO and co-founder of The Super Dentists. Visit this page for more updates from Dr. Kami Hoss.

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