{"id":2422,"date":"2017-12-06T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beckdentalcare.com\/?p=2422"},"modified":"2020-07-07T20:07:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T20:07:51","slug":"protect-holiday-smile-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/protect-holiday-smile-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Holiday Smile [BLOG]"},"content":{"rendered":"

The festive holiday season is in full swing, but that means your teeth and gums have to be protected against, injury, damage, tooth decay, and gum disease. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our team at Beck Dental Care wants to help you get through the holidays with a clean, healthy mouth. That\u2019s why we\u2019re talking about how to <\/span><\/p>\n

keep your smile safe<\/span><\/p>\n

all through the season and into the new year! <\/span><\/p>\n

Guidelines For Healthy Holiday Teeth<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

You want to have a good time with family and friends during the holidays. To do that, you want to avoid things that will land you in the dentist chair at the worst possible time. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind while you\u2019re celebrating this year for a healthy holiday smile. <\/span><\/p>\n

Use Your Teeth For Chewing<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019re unwrapping gifts, and instead of using the proper tools to cut hard plastic, you use your teeth instead. It\u2019s more convenient, and it won\u2019t hurt anything, right?<\/span><\/p>\n

Wrong. As tempting as it is, it\u2019s important to use your teeth what they were designed for: tearing and chewing up food, not hard objects. This year, when it\u2019s time to tear open all the Christmas presents and unbind gifts from their packages, reach for a pair of scissors to cut tags and ties. This will protect your teeth, and your good time, from a dental emergency. <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Be A Candy Cane Cautionary Tale<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Candy canes are all over the place during this time of year. They\u2019re on your Christmas tree, they\u2019re piled high in the candy jar, and they don your gingerbread house. But if you don\u2019t want to be a Christmas cautionary tale, they probably should go in your mouth. <\/span><\/p>\n

First, candy canes are packed with sugar. Aside from that, they also break up into sharp, small pieces that, while being chewed, could injure your gums and your teeth. You don\u2019t want to cut your holiday fun short because of a dental emergency. <\/span><\/p>\n

Be Mindful Of Sticky Substances<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Although the holidays are a great time of year to indulge your sweet tooth, there are certain treats you should avoid for better oral health. <\/span><\/p>\n

Among these would be desserts and candies that contain sticky, sweet substances like marshmallow, toffee, and caramel. They tend to stick to small spaces in between your teeth, which is a sugary playground for bacteria. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rinse With Water Between Meals<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

As surprising as it sounds, you shouldn\u2019t brush your teeth right away after you eat or drink something, especially if it\u2019s highly acidic. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s because the acid creates a layer on your teeth for up to 45 minutes after you\u2019ve consumed it. Brushing your teeth immediately will only allow the acids to seep into your enamel and threaten your teeth and gums further. <\/span><\/p>\n

Instead, rinse your mouth out with water throughout the holidays if you\u2019re in between normal brushing and flossing. This will help your mouth stay clean, especially after eating those highly acidic, sugary foods and drinks. <\/span><\/p>\n

Stay Committed To Good Dental Habits<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Holiday traveling can make it hard to keep to your regular health regimen. From working out to brushing and flossing, this time of year requires extra vigilance if you don\u2019t want your oral or overall health to get off track. <\/span><\/p>\n

You give yourself reminders by keeping your toothbrush and dental floss visible near or on the bathroom sink. It\u2019s hard to forget daily brushing and flossing when you them several times a day. <\/span><\/p>\n

Make Your First Appointment Of The Year!<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

Believe it or not, you can come away from the holiday season with your smile healthy and intact. All it takes is a little awareness and a commitment to regular personal and professional oral health care. <\/span><\/p>\n

Beck Dental Care is excited to help you in that endeavor. You can follow our helpful guidelines as you navigate through the festive season, and then call our Columbia, TN dental office to schedule your first cleaning and exam of 2018. <\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping your smile healthy is our top priority, but we don\u2019t just stop at making sure your teeth and gums are strong. We also want to make sure your smile is as beautiful as you want it to be. <\/span><\/p>\n

With cosmetic dentistry at Beck Dental Care, you can have a gorgeous, confident smile to help you enjoy years of holiday celebrations!<\/span><\/p>\n

Call us today at (931) 388-8452<\/a> or fill out our <\/span><\/p>\n

online form<\/span><\/p>\n

to schedule your first appointment of the year. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The festive holiday season is in full swing, but that means your teeth and gums have to be protected against, injury, damage, tooth decay, and gum disease. Our team at Beck Dental Care wants to help you get through the holidays with a clean, healthy mouth. That\u2019s why we\u2019re talking about how to keep your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1006,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nProtect Your Holiday Smile \u2502Columbia, TN dentist \u2502Beck Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Protect your smile this holiday season with help from Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN. 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