{"id":123,"date":"2019-12-20T17:35:14","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T17:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=123"},"modified":"2020-01-09T17:37:53","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T17:37:53","slug":"emergency-dentist-explains-ways-to-keep-your-oral-health-a-priority-through-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/20\/emergency-dentist-explains-ways-to-keep-your-oral-health-a-priority-through-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Keep Your Oral Health a Priority Throughout the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\"aThe holidays can be a hard time to try and stick to a routine. When cookies, candy, and an array of sweet treats fill the home, you can forget about trying to lose weight. But what about keeping your teeth and gums clean? Regular brushing and flossing are imperative in order to keep decay and disease from overtaking your smile, so if you want to have a beautiful smile when 2020 arrives, let an emergency dentist<\/a> share 4 ways you can keep your oral health a priority this holiday season.\r\n

Keep Your Regular Routine<\/h2>\r\nYes, even though late nights of wrapping gifts and playing games may have you tired and ready for bed, it\u2019s important that you remember to take time to brush your teeth, floss, and rinse before calling it a night. Doing this will ensure that anything on your teeth is thoroughly removed, eliminating the possibility for bacteria to burrow into the crevices and cause tooth decay, gum disease, or cavities.\r\n

Use Tools, Not Your Teeth<\/h2>\r\nEnjoy eating walnuts or pecans? These heart-healthy nuts are great for your body and smile but cracking into them isn\u2019t always easy. If you are thinking about using your teeth to open the shell, think again. Not only can you chip or crack a tooth, but you\u2019ll be setting yourself up for a trip to the dentist\u2019s office to have a root canal or other restorative procedure if you\u2019re not careful. Teeth are not meant to tear open packages, crack open nuts, or serve as \u201ctools.\u201d The only thing they\u2019re meant to tear into is food, so give your pearly whites a rest and reach for the trusted nutcracker to do the job.\r\n

Say \u201cNo\u201d to Hard Candies<\/h2>\r\nHard candies are enjoyable to eat but unfortunately, most people have a hard time not chewing on these delectable treats. First, they are full of sugar and can make you more susceptible to tooth decay and cavities. Second, if you bite down, you are at risk for fracturing, chipping, or cracking a tooth. Have restorations? You could even lose a filling or crown. It\u2019s best to just let these sweets gather in the bowl and kindly pass if grandma offers.\r\n

Stick to Water<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s easy to assume that only the foods you eat will cause harm to your teeth and gums but actually, the beverages you drink can do just as much damage. This is why it\u2019s best to stick with water. This healthy and beneficial liquid keeps you hydrated and encourages saliva production, which is great for flushing out anything unhealthy that is trying to settle on your teeth. Having a glass of wine or cup of coffee is fine in moderation but just make sure you follow it up with a glass of water and be ready to brush your teeth afterward.\r\n\r\nIf you follow these four simple tips, you\u2019ll be well on your way to a beautiful, healthy smile in 2020.\r\n\r\nAbout the Author <\/strong>\r\nDr. Jayme Martinez attended Baylor College of Dentistry for his dental degree. While pursuing his degree, he achieved certification in nitrous oxide and Level 1 Sedation. Dr. Martinez and the team at Kessler Park Dental believe in the importance of maintaining optimal oral health, which is why preventive care is offered in our dental office. He and his team of dental professionals will offer tips and advice on ways to improve your oral health habits at home for better teeth and gums. If you have any questions about the services we offer, we encourage you to visit our website<\/a> or call (214) 303-9969<\/strong>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The holidays can be a hard time to try and stick to a routine. When cookies, candy, and an array of sweet treats fill the home, you can forget about trying to lose weight. But what about keeping your teeth and gums clean? Regular brushing and flossing are imperative in order to keep decay and disease from overtaking your smile, so if you want to have a beautiful smile when 2020 arrives, let an emergency dentist share 4 ways you can keep your oral health a priority this holiday season. (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-123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":125,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123\/revisions\/125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}