This is the time of year for all of those fantastic snacks. The wonderful cakes, pies, and incredible deserts of the holidays are what I live for. There is nothing better than having a family dinner and having my Mom bring out her deserts. It is something I look forward to every single year and it is also something I am certain by body dreads each year. Yes, I probably pick up about 5 to 10 lbs through the holiday months, but there is one area of health that probably suffers more, and it’s an area that most people neglect during this time of year. I am talking about my dental health. I know that this is a part of my body that really suffers and it is something that I should work on. So I want to hit up some tips for you and for me this year to help keep our health up and our mouths happy later in life.
The first thing I want to go over and to work on is staying hydrated. I know that water is the answer to a whole lot of dental issues and body issues. When it comes to eating and drinking sweets and yummy holiday things the excess sugar and acid can really be a big problem. By drinking more water I know I will be able to help rinse my mouth and keep my teeth safer. The rinsing of that sugar and acid off my teeth helps to keep the bacteria from growing that causes dental erosion. It also keeps the acid off your teeth which slowly eats away at your teeth too.
Water is a key ingredient to a healthy holiday. The benefits of staying hydrated are also that your mouth simply has more salvia to clean your mouth with as well. The cleaning effects from your natural saliva are incredible and will help to keep your body safe. So by not getting dehydrated and drying out your mouth, you are doing a big favor to you and your dentist. I am planning on keeping my stainless steel water bottle with me this year and rather I pretend I am drinking coffee or not I know that the water in it will help me not have an emergency visit to the dentist this year.
Now another thing I learned is how to help alleviate the effects of highly acidic drinks as well. When you are having an adult beverage it is most likely really highly acidic. Most drinks like that are and even coffee is too. But for those parties that you find yourself drinking at try to indulge in some cheese in-between. The cheese actually has the ability to neutralize acid because of its a base. This allows your teeth to not get the enamel eating substance constantly attacking your teeth.
I know this one is going to sound weird, but I started to create a mouth kit for parties. I am always hitting up the restroom once or twice during a party and having a disposable toothbrush and floss stick can help save your mouth. Once or twice at a party, after I do my thing in the bathroom I do a super quick brush and floss and trash the evidence. It is an amazing way to keep a good breath and stay safe. I hope these tips keep your holiday a little fresher for you too.
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