{"id":119,"date":"2020-11-25T00:55:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T00:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2020-11-25T00:55:40","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T00:55:40","slug":"are-the-holidays-the-worst-time-of-year-for-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/are-the-holidays-the-worst-time-of-year-for-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Are the Holidays the Worst Time of Year for Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The majority of people look forward to the holidays coming\naround, but it isn\u2019t the best time of year for your oral health. After the\nholiday season comes to a close, many people find themselves needing to deal with\ncavities and other dental problems. It is likely the worst time of year for\nyour smile. Your dentist shares a few reasons why and some steps you can take\nto ensure that your oral health stays in good shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are Holidays Bad for Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three main reasons why the holidays wreak havoc on\nyour smile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constant Snacking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you meet with family over the holidays, you are\nlikely to be indulging in some delicious meals. That\u2019s a huge part of\nThanksgiving Day after all. If you\u2019re planning on starting out your day with appetizers,\nthen moving on to entrees with some delicious pie and other desserts afterwards,\nyour teeth will pay the price. Instead of doing this, have a few balanced meals\nwith plenty of time between them to give your smile a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lots of Sugar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is difficult to resist the urge to munch on some sugary\ntreat. However, this is very bad for your dental health. When you eat sugar, it\nturns to acid in the mouth which softens your protective enamel. When bacteria-filled\nplaque is built up on the teeth, you are looking at tooth decay in the near\nfuture. Don\u2019t be afraid to have a few sweets, but you should definitely give\nyour mouth a break when you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While you have a routine for the rest of the year, during\nthe winter months, it\u2019s easy to fall off track. If you\u2019re traveling, it is easy\nto drift away from your normal healthy eating and throw off your oral hygiene routine.\nAs much fun as you are having, it is super important that you don\u2019t forget to\nbrush before bed by mistake. The health of your smile should be a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Maintain Your Oral Health Over the Holidays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n