All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth, Our Top Tooth-Friendly Tips this Christmas!
19/11/2018 by Dental DesignChristmas is fast-approaching and whilst it can be a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends, it is also notoriously a time for eating and drinking sweet, sugary foods such as dried fruits, Christmas pudding and mince pies! Not to mention the sugary drinks and for generally over indulging a little!
This over indulging, for long periods, spread out over the day, can have a detrimental effect on our teeth. We often give our teeth little or no thought at all, especially about the effects of sugar on our teeth, until we get a problem or pain.
One of the biggest factors for developing cavities, for example, is the length of time that sugar remains on our teeth. The sugars combine with the natural bacteria in our mouth and this is what causes problems with tooth decay and gives a higher risk of developing cavities. Therefore, it is a great idea not to leave the sugar on our teeth all day and to brush them in between sittings.
Top Tooth-Friendly Tips this Christmas!
Here are just a few tips for over the festive period, which your teeth will be grateful for.
Brush your teeth between meals – if it’s at all possible, have a toothbrush with you over the Christmas festivities, and have a cheeky little brush of your teeth in between food servings and drinks.
Invest in a new toothbrush – with all the other presents and gifts you have probably bought for Christmas, make sure to include a new toothbrush for yourself! If your toothbrush has any fraying at all, it is time to be replaced and should always be replaced at least every 3-4 months.
Chew some sugar free gum – when you chew gum it produces saliva in your mouth, which acts a bit like a mouth wash, which helps to wash away the sugars that have formed on your teeth. The gum needs to be sugar-free though to have the desired effect.
Drink plenty of water – water really is our friend and the NHS recommend we drink 1.2 litres of water per day. Rinsing with water after a meal can also be beneficial, as it boosts our body’s natural ability to clean itself after eating.
Eat crunchy foods – foods such as carrots, apples, celery and peppers can act as nature’s toothbrush and help scrape bacteria and food particles from our teeth.
Don’t use your teeth as a tool – it can be tempting sometimes when you’re in a hurry to just use your teeth to crack a nut or even open a bottle, but don’t be tempted. No one wants a dental emergency over Christmas!
We would also recommend a dental check up after Christmas and New Year and then having a check-up every six months. If you are interested in joining the practice or would like more information on any of our treatments, please call us on 01202 007734.
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