{"id":612,"date":"2023-11-10T02:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T02:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=612"},"modified":"2023-11-30T02:45:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T02:45:22","slug":"5-tips-for-a-smile-friendly-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/10\/5-tips-for-a-smile-friendly-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Appreciate Your Teeth This Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-4-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a family sharing a meal\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-4.jpg 1903w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You probably don\u2019t think about your teeth very often; however, life wouldn\u2019t be the same if not for your pearly whites. As you gather around the dinner table to give thanks for all the blessings in your life, don\u2019t forget about your smile. You can show your teeth the appreciation they deserve by committing to 5 simple tips to keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/for-patients.html\">mouth healthy<\/a> through the holidays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Cut Back on Sugars and Starches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugary foods and drinks will be abundant over the next few weeks, as well as mashed potatoes and other starches. Although cookies, rolls, stuffing, and cranberry sauce are staples of the holidays, your dentist will recommend cutting back on sugar and starches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They feed cavity-causing bacteria that create an acidic plaque that can erode your enamel slowly until tooth decay occurs. Your enamel can\u2019t regenerate, so no amount of brushing will reverse a cavity. You can safeguard your smile by watching what you eat and practicing good oral hygiene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Avoid Stain-Causing Foods and Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides starches and sugars, dark foods and drinks can also come back to haunt your smile. The dark pigments can stain your enamel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to limit red wine, cranberries, coffee, and other stain-causing foods and drinks. If you can\u2019t resist, brush your teeth when you finish. If you can\u2019t get to your toothbrush, rinse your mouth with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Skip Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol is bad news for your dental health. It causes dehydration, which can make your mouth dry. Not only can this be uncomfortable, but it can also increase harmful oral bacteria that can lead to unpleasant odors, decay, and infections. It\u2019s better to drink water to stay hydrated. Every sip will also cleanse your mouth to combat bad bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Commit to Brushing and Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Life gets pretty busy during the holidays, but it\u2019s no time to let your oral hygiene habits slip. Brush your teeth after every meal for 2 minutes and floss at least once a day. Finish your oral hygiene routine with an antimicrobial mouthwash.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Don\u2019t Forget to Visit Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make time to visit your dentist for your semi-annual cleaning and checkup. They\u2019ll keep your mouth healthy and your smile looking its best. You won\u2019t have to worry about an untreated dental problem interrupting your holiday plans. You\u2019ll smile with confidence, knowing your teeth and gums are healthy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your oral health and general wellness are connected. You can invest in a healthy mouth and body by giving your smile a little appreciation this Thanksgiving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Gabriella Galvez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/dr-gabriella-galvez.html\">Dr. Galvez<\/a> achieved her dental degree at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, and has regularly continued her training in many specialties, like general dentistry. She is a proud member of many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">Request an appointment<\/a> through her website or call (203) 697-8558.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You probably don\u2019t think about your teeth very often; however, life wouldn\u2019t be the same if not for your pearly whites. 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