{"id":90,"date":"2019-11-18T16:03:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T16:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomthedentist.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2026-01-21T23:29:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:29:11","slug":"oral-health-tips-holidays-dentist-in-weatherford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/18\/oral-health-tips-holidays-dentist-in-weatherford\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Oral Health Tips for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"holiday<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When you\u2019re spending quality time with friends and family this\nholiday season, your oral health is probably the last thing on your mind. This\nis unfortunate, because with the holidays come lots of sweet treats that can\nwreak havoc on your teeth. To counteract this, here are 6 holiday oral health\ntips from your\ndentist<\/a> in Weatherford. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Stick to a Routine <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The holiday season might be busy, but that\u2019s no excuse to\nneglect your oral hygiene. Make brushing and flossing at home a priority. Most people\nfind it easiest to brush first thing in the morning and last thing before bed. Make\nsure to floss before bed as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Care for Your Teeth After Eating <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always a good idea to brush your teeth after eating,\nbut it isn\u2019t always possible. When you can\u2019t brush, or at least rinse with\nmouthwash, then chew sugar-free gum. Doing so stimulates saliva production,\nwhich helps wash away excess food particles that could cause tooth decay and\ngum disease. It also strengthens your teeth and neutralizes acids created by\nbacteria in your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Stay Away from Chewy Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to developing cavities, how much sugar you eat\ndoesn\u2019t matter as much as how long that sugar is allowed to remain on your\nteeth. Sticky foods like dried fruit, gummy candy, and caramel stay attached to\nyour teeth for long periods of time, unless you brush right afterwards. They\nleave behind a sticky residue, attracting bacteria that cause tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Avoid Hard Candy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hard items like candy canes and peppermint bark are\nincredibly popular during the holiday season, but they can spell disaster for\nyour pearly whites. Like sticky candy, these treats also leave a sugary residue\non your teeth that can lead to cavities. It\u2019s also possible to chip or break\nyour teeth on these items. For the sake of your oral health, it\u2019s best to avoid\nhard candies altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Use a Nutcracker <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It might look cool to crack nuts with your teeth, but you know\nwhat certainly doesn\u2019t look cool? Having a chipped tooth and needing an\nemergency visit to the dentist. Leaving the nutcracking to the professionals! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Make an Appointment with Your Dentist <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diligent brushing and flossing unfortunately isn\u2019t always\nenough to keep your mouth free from gum disease and cavities. You also have to\nsee your dentist twice a year for regular checkups and cleanings. At these\nappointments, your dentist can get your teeth nice and clean, and treat you for\nany underlying conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The holiday season is usually the only time of year when\neveryone is home. Therefore, it\u2019s the perfect time of year to schedule dental\nappointments for the whole family. That way, everyone can start the new year\noff with a bright, healthy smile! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Thomas Novak<\/a> has earned Fellowship status with the Academy of General Dentistry more than two decades ago now. He and his experienced dental team are very professional, but also incredibly fun and lively. When you visit your dentist in Weatherford, you can expect a fun time while you\u2019re improving your smile. To learn more, click here to contact Dr. Novak\u2019s office<\/a> or call (817) 230-4340<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you\u2019re spending quality time with friends and family this holiday season, your oral health is probably the last thing on your mind. This is unfortunate, because with the holidays come lots of sweet treats that can wreak havoc on your teeth. To counteract this, here are 6 holiday oral health tips from your dentist in Weatherford. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":509,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90\/revisions\/509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}