{"id":1000,"date":"2019-12-05T19:26:59","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T19:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=1000"},"modified":"2019-12-17T19:29:40","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T19:29:40","slug":"cavity-free-dentist-wish-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/cavity-free-dentist-wish-list\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Keep Your Smile Cavity-Free This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_195605395__1576609518_37493.jpg\" alt=\"a middle-aged woman smiling \" class=\"wp-image-1001\" width=\"312\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_195605395__1576609518_37493.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_195605395__1576609518_37493-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_195605395__1576609518_37493-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When thinking about all the people you need to buy for\nthis holiday season, your dentist probably isn\u2019t someone high on your priority\nlist. Fortunately, he doesn\u2019t ask for much, but if he had a wish list, it would\ncertainly be for you to maintain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">cavity-free<\/a>\nsmile as you finish out 2019. What better way to start 2020 than with healthy\nteeth and gums, right? To help you achieve this goal and keep your dentist\nhappy, check out these 4 ways you can navigate the holidays without developing\ntooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Time to See Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know it\u2019s a hectic time of year. Between getting the\nhouse ready for family and friends and running back and forth to the mall to\nbuy presents, you hardly have enough time to sleep, let along get in to see\nyour dentist. But if you want to keep cavities from forming and decay from\novertaking your mouth, it\u2019s in your best interest to schedule an appointment\nand let a professional examine your smile and remove any hardened plaque and\ntartar from your pearly whites and gums. Not only will this stop problems in\ntheir tracks, but it will also give you a show-stopping smile for all those\nholiday photos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Really Try to Avoid Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is especially tough this time of year, and your\ndentist knows it. However, just because it\u2019s hard doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t\ntry your best to avoid consuming too much sugar. With all the candies, cookies,\nand treats being made, you may find it difficult to avoid sneaking a quick\ntaste, but sugar is a cavity\u2019s best friend. When too much is eaten and left on\nyour teeth, bacteria begins to spread along your enamel and burrow deep down,\ncausing small holes to form, also known as cavities. If you simply cannot avoid\nsugar altogether, here are a few options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Opt for sugar substitutes<\/li><li>Once you finish eating anything that contains\nsugar, brush your teeth or at least rinse your mouth with water to flush away\nany sugar trying to adhere to your teeth. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink Plenty of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays usually see people drinking other beverages\nthat are acidic or full of sugar. Wine, sodas, ciders, coffee, and hot cocoa\nall fall under this umbrella, so if you prefer to stay away from these types of\ndrinks but want something that will still satisfy, opt for water. This\nhydrating beverage not only increases your saliva production, but it also helps\nto wash away harmful bacteria and food particles trying to find their way into\nthe crevices of your mouth. Whether you\u2019re eating or drinking something other\nthan water, always try to keep a bottle or glass of clear liquid nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintain a Good Oral Hygiene Regime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be tempted to forgo your normal oral hygiene\nroutine this time of year but don\u2019t. Make sure you\u2019re brushing your teeth twice\na day with fluoride toothpaste, flossing at least once a day, and rinsing with\nan ADA-approved mouthwash. This will ensure anything that has come into contact\nwith your mouth throughout the day or developed overnight will be effectively\nremoved, allowing you to have a healthier, more refreshed smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you prepare to welcome 2020 with a bang, make sure your\nsmile is looking its best. By following these simple tips, you can keep decay\nand disease at arms-length while making memories with the ones you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>Dr. Rick Cofer opened Premier Family in February 2012. He earned a degree in biology from McMurray University before going on to attend Baylor School of Dentistry. For more than 5 years, he has been associated with Texas Advanced Dental Seminars and Seattle Study Club. Dr. Cofer and his team want you to have a wonderful holiday, enjoying time with family and friends, but also avoiding anything that could lead to serious dental problems. By providing preventive care as well as patient education on ways to better improve your oral health at home, he wants to ensure your smile is ready for whatever 2020 brings. To learn more about how we can help you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> us at <strong>(254) 732-0309.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When thinking about all the people you need to buy for this holiday season, your dentist probably isn\u2019t someone high on your priority list. Fortunately, he doesn\u2019t ask for much, but if he had a wish list, it would certainly be for you to maintain a cavity-free smile as you finish out 2019. 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