Dr. Kami Hoss

  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.  Image source: fisherpointedental.com   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 ran...

If it’s true that you are what you eat, then you might want to consider quitting certain foods because they are bad news for your teeth and overall dental health. For starters, they can cause plaque, which can seriously damage your teeth and lead to tooth decay as well as gum disease. Here are some of the top offenders, according to author, dentist, and entrepreneur Dr. Kami Hoss. Image source: Pixabay.com Image source: Pixabay.com Sour candies and sweets : Dentists have long sounded the alarm on sticky candies and sweets, and for a good reason. Sour candy, for instance, contains more and various types of acids that damage your teeth. Since they’re also chewy and tend to stick to your teeth longer, they are more likely to result in decay. You’re likely better off with chocolate, which you can quickly chew and isn’t as bad as other sugar-laden treats. Carbonated drinks : Sodas enable plaque to create more acid, attacking tooth enamel. Sip it all day, and you can...