Do you have big plans for the holiday season? We hope you have a wonderful time, but we also hope you don’t forget about your smile! In today’s blog, your Brighton, MA, dentist talks about how to better safeguard your smile during the holiday season and into the new year!
The Link Between The Holidays and Cavities
How do your favorite holiday dishes and desserts threaten your oral health? Well, many of these contain a high amount of sugar and starch, two ingredients that tend to cling to the teeth and become trapped between them. When this happens, you could be more likely to develop plaque buildup, which weakens and erodes the outer enamel to cause cavities. The same layer of plaque could also irritate and inflame the gums, so you are more susceptible to gingivitis and even periodontal disease! We want you to enjoy your time this season, but also protect your teeth and gums. We have a few helpful tips!
Safeguarding Smiles at Home
First, be sure that even when you are out of town and visiting family, you take time to brush twice a day and floss every evening, so you can remove these particles before they feed bacteria and cause plaque and tartar buildup. When you make your plate, try to limit how much sugar and starch is on there, and balance it with fresh fruits and vegetables, which can help scrub away plaque and when you eat them. Drink a glass of water with your meal too, which helps rinse away trapped particles.
See Our Team and Use Your Benefits!
You should also consider an appointment with our team now! When you see us, we can examine your smile and clean your teeth. If we find issues like tooth decay or gum disease, we could discuss care to address them, keeping your smile whole and comfortable. You can then use your remaining 2025 dental benefits and health savings account funds before they expire at the end of December. Our office staff can help you understand what benefits you have available, and give an estimate on what portions of your treatment cost this could potentially cover!
If you have any questions about starting your holiday season with a healthier and brighter smile or about using any remaining dental instance benefits or health savings account funds before they expire at the end of the year, then reach out to our team today to get started! We look forward to seeing you!
Talk to Brighton Family Dental About Avoiding Holiday Cavities
We would love to offer treatment to protect your smile in time for the festive season. Learn more about helping your smile look its best and stay healthy, by calling us at Brighton Family Dental Group in Brighton, MA, today at (617) 562-5210.
