You might not have ever thought gift wrap could potentially lead to problems with your oral health. However, we can reassure you that we have seen this connection occur many more times than you might imagine possible! As a result, we’d like to help you avoid accidentally ending up with mouth-related injuries during the holidays, simply because you didn’t realize any threats were present.
Set Up Before You Wrap
Before you begin wrapping gifts, we think it is a very good idea to get everything together that you need. This doesn’t just include your gift wrap, your ribbons, and your tape. It includes your scissors, too, and anything else you might require. When you forget to grab the scissors and you choose to rely on your chompers instead, you’re asking for trouble with your oral health. Even though it may seem innocent, tearing anything that your teeth aren’t meant to tear apart can lead to breakage and more.
Set Up Before You Unwrap, Too!
Now, let’s talk about the flip side of this oral health issue: When you’re sitting down to tear through the packaging of your holiday prezzies. Maybe there’s some stubborn tape. Perhaps there’s a ribbon that you thought you could untie but the knot just keeps getting tighter. If you have a pair of scissors (or some other type of cutting tool) on hand, you can immediately reach for it, so you keep your smile on the very safe side. It might seem like yanking on some plastic ribbon can’t hurt your teeth but it can actually result in some unpleasant damage.
Maintain A Healthy Smile By Avoiding Unseen Dangers!
Take a moment to think through our advice now and during your next trip to our practice, so you feel certain you’re ready to keep your smile safe all year long. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
