What part of Thanksgiving is your favorite? In addition to bringing friends and families together to share a meal, this holiday gives us an excuse to savor a number of tasty seasonal dishes. Unfortunately, between the potential need to travel and the consumption of sides, snacks, and desserts that are high in sugar, this holiday can contribute to the onset of dental problems that we are less than thankful to experience! Be mindful of your oral health needs around and during the holiday, and make sure you are current with your dental exams. Our Rochester, MN dentist’s office can make sure your entire family has their oral health needs met. In addition to looking out for and treating cavities, we can provide preventive services that make future problems less likely to occur!
Will Thanksgiving Raise Your Cavity Risk?
While Thanksgiving can be a wonderful holiday in many ways, those who are not careful can put their teeth through more harm than they intend. This can be due to the foods and drinks consumed at a gathering, but travel plans can also contribute to problems by disrupting oral hygiene routines. Be mindful of these matters and look for ways to make sure your family’s smiles remain safe from harm. Not doing so can make it more likely you will have to undergo cavity treatment in the future!
Protecting Yourself While Traveling And Enjoying Holiday Meals
One easy way to protect yourself at a Thanksgiving gathering is to prioritize the consumption of healthier foods. You should also think about how enjoying a healthy meal or snack beforehand can make you less hungry and therefore less tempted by the sugary options that are available to you. Throughout an event, you can also help yourself by drinking more water. Along with being a good substitute for more sugary products and being from from particles that can lead to enamel stains, water can help wash away food debris that may become stuck to your enamel.
If you are traveling for the holiday, make sure that you stay consistent with your hygiene routine. Brushing twice a day and flossing at least once will remain important even if your daily activities are disrupted by plane or road travel!
Helping Your Kids Maintain Healthy Smiles During Holidays
It can be especially important to look after your kids and their oral health during Thanksgiving. Setting limits on what they can eat will help you avoid arguments over what goes on their plates throughout an event, as will making sure they are staying hydrated with water. If your child is new to brushing and flossing on their own, this is a great time to check in with them and make sure that they do a good job.
Talk To Your Rochester, MN Dentist About Maintaining A Healthy Smile!
Maintaining a healthy smile all year long will help you maintain confidence in your health as well as the way you look! If you would like to find out more about how our practice can take care of you during the holidays, and at any other time of year, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
