The holiday season is one of the toughest times of the year to stay on top of your dental health. With travelling and an unending supply of sweets, along with so much to get done, many of us forget to brush and floss as we should. But our teeth do not get a special pass just because it is Christmas. We understand that this is a special time of the year, so we have put together some excellent tips for enjoying holiday meals without jeopardizing your dental health. Anyone who loves going to the dentist for a filling please raise your hand. Read more about dental care tips. While there are some tricks you can use for dental cavity-free holiday, nothing beats right brushing and flossing for prevention.
Keep your dental hygiene routine twice-a-day
Holidays are the perfect time for sleeping in, eating out, and being spontaneous with your day. Even if you’re not hitting that alarm clock at 6 am, ensuring you start and finish your day with your usual brushing and flossing routine means those extra gingerbread cookies or second glass of red wine aren’t hanging around longer to contribute to plaque buildup or stains.
Up your hydration to be cavity-free
Not only is water better for your teeth than fizzy drinks or alcohol due to its lack of sugar. But keeping hydrated can also assist with your mouth creating adequate saliva, which helps prevent bacteria growth. It’s a great time of year to enjoy a sweet drink or two, but remember to match your refills with a glass of plain or sparkling water. With our hot Australian summers, your whole body will thank you!
Treat yourself with new toothbrush to be cavity-free
We generally recommend a new toothbrush every 3 months. So if you’ve got to December and realized your brush is looking a little lived-in, great! Appliances and gadgets are often on sale for Christmas and Boxing Day. So why not treat yourself to a new electric toothbrush? Likewise, a timer toothbrush for kids is a great stocking filler and means they’ll be more excited to keep up their routine.
Prepare healthy snacks and be cavity-free
It’s simple to succumb to all-day snacking on sugar-loaded treats when there are so many cookies. Hard candies and chocolates are available. You can lessen your teeth and tummy’s burden by ensuring you have healthy snacks when you open the fridge, so you can just grab and go. Our favourites are capsicum and carrot stick with hummus, cherry tomatoes, feta-stuffed olives, or mixed berries for a sweeter treat.
Never Use Your Teeth as Present-Openers
Teeth are great for many things. But they do not make good tools for presents or bottle openers. Using your teeth to open bottles, packages, packets etc., may not end well. With time, this activity weakens the enamel and makes the edges of your teeth more fragile, leading to cracks and breakages.
Book your dental checkup before you head back to work
Utilize those final free days to get your health in order, including a check-up with your dentist. Even if you’ve abstained from the sweet stuff. January is a great time to book in and kick start your New Year ensuring your teeth, gums and mouth are healthy. With our online booking system, you can even set and forget your appointment for as far in the distance as six months!
And if you do discover a Cavity; try and be free
A Cavity free can strike the best of us, even if we have taken positive steps to prevent one. If you do happen to find yourself with a cavity this festive season, at Royal Dental Clinics. We are happy to help you address it and get back to the festivities as quickly and painlessly as possible. Your smile is an asset, and you want it to remain cavity free this holiday season. By following the above tips, you can keep your smile shining into the new year. Here’s wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A year full of success, happiness and lots of healthy smiles!
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