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Holiday Tips for Good Dental Health

We at Crosby Family Dental know that you value your dental health, and we also know that everyone tends to indulge during the holidays. We’ve come up with a list of dental health tips to keep in mind while you indulge.

Choose Cheese!

Besides being high in calcium it has a pH balancing effect so helps neutralize the effects of acidic drinks like wine, beer and soda.

Avoid Teeth Staining Foods

Red wine is a major culprit in stained teeth. And don’t think you can just switch to white wine and be fine. Sadly, white wine also promotes staining. White wine, followed by another staining drink, such as tea is a double whammy as the acid in the white wine seems to open up the teeth to staining.

Fill up on Fruits and Veggies

We know that the tray full of sticky sugary treats looks amazing, and we are not saying to deny yourself delicious foods, but you may want to hit the fruit and veggies trays first. When you feel full, you are less likely to overindulge in sugary treats. If you can’t brush your teeth soon after eating sticky, sugary foods, rinse off your teeth with water.

Teeth are Not Tools

We know it’s easier to use your teeth than to get up and get some scissors or the nutcracker, but we beg you, don’t do it! Take the extra moments to get the proper tool and save yourself the pain and trouble of a chipped tooth.

Call today for an appointment to make sure your teeth are ready for the holidays!

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