{"id":1009,"date":"2019-11-11T14:55:15","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T14:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=1009"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","slug":"careful-dentist-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/careful-dentist-in-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Healthy Teeth and Gums During the Holidays!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignleft columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/holiday_young_adults__1576076278_46676.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1010\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/holiday_young_adults__1576076278_46676.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1010\" class=\"wp-image-1010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/holiday_young_adults__1576076278_46676.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/holiday_young_adults__1576076278_46676-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/holiday_young_adults__1576076278_46676-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the exchanging of gifts and the gathering of\nfamily and friends, the holiday season is synonymous with consuming delectable\nfoods and beverages. While such activities provide loads of enjoyment, they can\nhave a negative impact on your oral health. Is there a way, then, to still\nparticipate in the festivities without suffering the adverse effects? Your\ndentist in Dublin says there is a way for both holiday fun and excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">oral health<\/a>\nto coexist. As you read further, learn about 5 ways to fortify your teeth and\ngums!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 \u2013 Knowing When You\u2019ve Had Enough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most valuable assets you can have during this\ntime of year is the ability to say, \u201cNo.\u201d That means that once you\u2019ve reached your\npredetermined limit, to exercise the discipline to stop eating or drinking\nbeyond that point. Not only will this spare your waist any unwanted inches, but\nit will also result in less leftover debris in your mouth to attract harmful\nbacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So before an upcoming gathering, take a moment to establish\na food and beverage budget (limit), and be sure to stick to it. Your teeth and\ngums will be glad you did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 \u2013 Step-up Your Protein Intake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When holiday meals are described, rarely is there an\nemphasis placed on the protein selection. That\u2019s because the carbohydrates\n(foods that contain different types of sugars) are typically the stars of the\noccasion. The problem is that sugar happens to be the primary food of bacteria.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help to prevent any new bacteria growth and the resulting\nissues that can arise, add more protein to your plate. Some good sources are\nturkey, chicken, nuts and cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 \u2013 Increase Your Water Intake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will drinking more water help to digest the extra\nfood that you\u2019ll eat at a holiday meal, but it will also help to flush your\nmouth of lingering debris. So immediately after consuming your favorite treats,\ntake a moment to drink a tall glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 \u2013 Make Oral Hygiene a Priority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to fortify your oral health, no matter\nwhat time of the year it is, is to consistently and properly practice oral\nhygiene. This should involve brushing and flossing at least twice daily. These two\nsimple activities will agitate and remove leftover particles before they can\nwreak havoc on your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 \u2013 Visit Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends you visit\nyour dentist a minimum of two times per year for preventive care. This is a\ngreat time of year to schedule one of them. While you visit, you\u2019ll receive a\nprofessional cleaning to remove any plaque and tartar, and you\u2019ll also undergo\na careful examination. Therefore, if there are any developments, they can be\ntreated before they morph into something worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday season is a magical time of the year. By acting\nupon the above suggestions and visiting your local dentist, you can enjoy it with\nno reservations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. Eric Buck helps patients experience the bliss of having healthy teeth and gums by providing preventive care at Distinctive Smiles. For more information about his services, you can visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Along with the exchanging of gifts and the gathering of family and friends, the holiday season is synonymous with consuming delectable foods and beverages. While such activities provide loads of enjoyment, they can have a negative impact on your oral health. 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