Even though sugar plums may be dancing in your head, don’t loose sight of your dental health this Christmas! Keep your family’s smiles healthy and bright through the New Year with the below holiday dental tips »
1. Be picky if it’s sticky - Hard and sticky candies are your teeth’s worst nightmare. With candy canes readily available over the Christmas season, be cautious when eating. Avoid chomping down to protect teeth.
2. Fill up on turkey - Is turkey on the menu for Christmas dinner? Good! This meal is a great source of phosphorus, protein, calcium, and vitamin D - all essential for keeping teeth strong and healthy.
3. Don’t use teeth as tools - With all the presents and packages you have to open, don’t be tempted to use your teeth to help. Avoid damage and leave your teeth for chewing food.
4. Carol while you clean - Make sure you don’t cut corners! Teeth should be brushed for a full two minutes, twice daily. This holiday, hum the tune of your favorite Christmas carol while brushing to make sure you’ve cleaned them thoroughly.
5. Schedule a checkup - With the holidays comes time off from school, visiting family or taking trips to ring in the New Year. Don’t wait for a dental emergency to happen to bring your child to the dentist, give us a call and schedule an appointment today!
If you have any questions about your child’s teeth throughout the holidays, give one of our offices a call! We
specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring
environment, in three different Long Island locations. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an
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