We all excitedly wait for the holiday season to spend some time with our loved ones. During this time, sweets appear everywhere you go to delight your taste buds. And of course how we can resist a yummy, and mouth-watering cake. In all this excitement, we often ignore our dental health. Then suddenly if the teeth or gums start to bother, we become really annoyed. But don’t panic! there are many ways to avoid this annoying issue.
This is the era of digital media and telepathy. Now you can easily access any specialist and discuss your health issue. I am mentioning this because recently my teeth suddenly started to hurt badly thanks to my negligence of oral hygiene while enjoying holidays with my family and friends. I was really upset because all the clinics were closed due to holidays. But then I consulted online with one of the best dentists in Peshawar. The dentist gave me some useful tips to look after my dental health during the holiday season. I also visited the Khyber Teaching Hospital afterward for the proper checkup of my teeth.
This article enlists some useful tips to maintain your holiday smile while enjoying your festivities.
1- Eat teeth-healthy foods:
Holidays and sweet candies come side by side. We often enjoy some of the decadence that won’t come around again for another year. But don’t eliminate the teeth-friendly fruits and veggies from your menu. These foods are not only good friends of your teeth but also make your wallet happy.
2- Avoid filling your mouth with candies:
With holidays, especially in winters, our craving for sweets is also increased. It’s the most wonderful time of year for candy canes, popcorn balls, and cookies — and this nonstop buffet of sweets can wreak havoc on your teeth, says Steven Chussid, DDS. He’s an associate professor of dental medicine at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
Still, you don’t have to retreat your hand from these deserts. “Eat a single dessert and brush your teeth afterward,” Chussid says. “You’ll expose your teeth to less sugar [with a single treat] than if you’re constantly snacking, and that reduces the risk of tooth decay.”
3- Stick to your daily mouth cleaning routine:
Most of us become lazy during the holidays and miss our daily oral hygiene routine. But to avoid serious problems you must brush your teeth twice a day. Make it your habit on the go to put a mini toothbrush and toothpaste in your bag. If brushing is not possible, chewing sugarless gum can be an alternative. It boosts the saliva and flushes off the debris.
4- Stay Hydrated:
Drinking plenty of water is necessary all the time. But during holidays keep particular track of your hydration level. It also keeps your skin fresh, glowing, and spot-free.
Water cleanses your breath and boosts the digestion and elimination process. Water can also fill you up so you don’t have to add “go on a diet” to your New Year’s Resolutions yet again. But one of water’s best treats that prevents mouth crowding with bacteria.
5- Avoid to use your teeth as present-openers:
Do you often use your teeth for opening presents? If yes, quit it because teeth are for chewing and eating not for opening bottles, packages, snack bags, and other similar activities.
This activity damages the enamel and the delicate edges of the teeth, leading to chipping and breakage, and expensive repair work.
6- Chew Cinnamon Gum:
Cinnamon is not only a spice but also good for your teeth. It contains “cinnamon aldehyde”, an essential oil that not only awakes your salivary glands but also destroys harmful bacteria. This is a great way to keep bacteria formation to a minimum in between brushes.
