The holidays can be fun and exciting, but remember to take care of your smile this festive season.
Your dentist in Indianapolis wants you to enjoy your time, but do so safely to avoid pain and dental health complications in the new year.
5 Tips to Keep Your Dental Work Protected During the Holidays
- Remember to Brush and Floss: Brushing and flossing are foundational to long-term dental health, especially during the holidays when we tend to indulge in snacks. Remember, protecting your teeth and gums also protects your restorations and prosthetics.
- Be Careful with Sticky Candies: Sticky candy and taffy can loosen dental crowns and veneers. We recommend never biting into sticky foods with a restored tooth.
- Rinse and Hydrate: Rinsing your mouth when you can’t get to your toothbrush and floss is an excellent way to wash debris off the teeth, restorations, and prosthetics. Hydration also keeps your mouth moist and lowers bacterial risks.
- See Your Dentist: If it’s time for your next dental checkup and teeth cleaning, don’t hesitate to schedule it despite the holiday rush.
- Avoid Tooth Discoloration: Holiday punch, red wine, coffee, and bright holiday sauces can discolor your teeth. Keep these indulgences to a minimum, or brush and floss soon after partaking.
A Healthy Smile Promotes Healthy Restorations and Prosthetics
The key to keeping your prosthetics in shape is maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Gum disease is especially concerning because it can cause:
- Tooth Loss
- Pregnancy Complications
- Heart and Lung Issues
New research even links gum disease to specific types of dementia.
So, keeping up on oral hygiene and dental care is key to your healthy holiday smile.
The Team at Southeast Family Dental Wishes You a Happy Holiday
To learn more about us or to schedule your next dental checkup and professional teeth cleaning, call us today at
(317) 359-8000.
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