Who doesn\u2019t love Christmas? For many, it\u2019s one of their favourite times of the year! Good company, plenty of films on TV and food!<\/p>\n
Christmas has been used as an excuse for pretty much everything, not going to the gym, not being productive and eating absolutely EVERYTHING! Sound familiar? But what it shouldn\u2019t be is an excuse for poor dental hygiene.<\/p>\n
Your dental hygiene is important every single day, so we\u2019ve put together 4 top tips to avoid a cavity under your Christmas tree this year!<\/p>\n
1. Drinking plenty of water!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re snacking on sweets or other sugary treats, make sure they have a drink in hand as well. Drinking water alongside snacks can help rinse the sugar off of teeth, reducing the risk for plaque build-up. Try to limit or avoid drinks like juices and soda that have added sugar that will only increase the risk for tooth decay.<\/p>\n 2. Think about how long you\u2019re eating.<\/strong><\/p>\n When eating this holiday season, consider how long it will be in your mouth. For example, hard-boiled sweets will stay in the mouth much longer than something like a cookie, giving it more opportunity to line the teeth with sugar. The longer the teeth are exposed to sugary foods, the more damage they can do. An important tip to reducing cavities during the holidays is to avoid or limit these long-lasting sugary snacks and replace them with foods that are eaten immediately.<\/p>\n