If you want to avoid cavities and problems with gum disease, you need to make sure you follow good oral hygiene practices every day. The reality is that some days make it easier to practice good habits than others! During the holiday season, your diet can change, and so can your daily activities. If you are not careful, you can wind up falling out of good practices when it comes to smile care, leaving you vulnerable to tartar buildup and other concerns. Parents and children alike are vulnerable to these issues. Make sure everyone in your family sticks to good oral hygiene practices, even when you celebrate special occasions or travel. To make sure your smile is still healthy, be sure that everyone in your household visits your Ankeny, IA dentist for routine dental exams!
Bring The Right Oral Hygiene Tools When You Travel
If you travel this year, even if you are only taking a short trip, be sure to pack appropriately by bringing a toothbrush, floss, and ADA-approved toothpaste. A brief break in your oral hygiene routine will give plaque deposits time to harden and form tartar. Once this occurs, those tartar deposits will remain on your teeth until your next scheduled cleaning. When this happens, it raises your chances of experiencing a problem that requires restorative dental work!
Be Careful About What You Eat At Special Meals And Gatherings
Even if your family celebrates without outside guests, you may put out a spread of seasonal foods and treats for everyone to enjoy. While this can make your time together more festive, it also creates more exposure to sugary and starchy foods that make cavities more likely to occur. Curb your harmful eating by sticking to healthy meals around holiday activities, and enjoy smart, smile-friendly snacks before activities begin. Keep watch over your kids, as younger people often have less restraint when it comes to indulging in sweets!
Take Advantage Of Your Remaining Dental Benefits While You Can
If you have not done so already, make sure you have dental care scheduled so that you can use up what remains of your dental benefits. The holidays can become hectic, making it hard to find time for important practical services. We are still welcoming patients for routine care, and we can see your kids and provide the appropriate pediatric dental services to keep their teeth healthy!
Our Ankeny, IA Dentist’s Office Can Protect Your Family Against Oral Health Problems
Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office is prepared to help families in and around our community enjoy smile care throughout the year! To learn more about how you can protect your teeth during the holidays, or to set up your next visit with us, contact Dental Impressions at (515) 965-0230.
