{"id":368,"date":"2023-10-24T17:40:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T17:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/?p=368"},"modified":"2023-10-25T17:43:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T17:43:38","slug":"protect-your-smile-this-holiday-season-with-these-must-know-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/protect-your-smile-this-holiday-season-with-these-must-know-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Smile This Holiday Season with These Must-Know Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/protect-your-smile-this-holiday-season-with-these-must-know-tips\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a group of people smiling and celebrating the holidays \" class=\"wp-image-369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image.png 844w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The holiday season is right around the corner, and it\u2019s hard not to be excited, especially if you\u2019re a fan of eating delicious food and spending time with those you care about. But amidst all of the seasonal festivities including luncheons, dinners, cocktail parties, tree-lighting celebrations, and more, it\u2019s quite easy to let some things slip through the cracks\u2014such as caring for your pearly whites! Here are some tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">your trusted dentist<\/a> about how to keep your oral health in optimal shape going into the holidays this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1. Stay on Top of Oral Hygiene at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be excited about all of the extra downtime you\u2019re anticipating having during the holidays\u2014whether it\u2019s a long break from classes or time off from work, you\u2019ll hopefully be enjoying plenty of stress-free moments. Or maybe you\u2019re planning to travel and enjoy your time off away from home; but regardless of your plans, you\u2019ll want to stay on top of your oral hygiene regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find time to brush your teeth twice a day, in addition to flossing and rinsing with an antibacterial mouth rinse. These things might seem minor, but in the grand scheme of things, it\u2019s your best defense against dental issues like cavities or gum disease. One other useful tip: if you can\u2019t brush immediately, you might consider chewing sugar-free gum to help flush out debris and encourage your flow of saliva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2. Stick to a Well-Balanced Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This might be tough to do, given the many classic treats and sweets that are widely available during the holidays, but you should try to limit your intake of sugary and starchy items in favor of healthier options. Items like pies, cakes, pastries, candies, and more are all quite festive and delicious, but they aren\u2019t exactly great for your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, be mindful of what you\u2019re drinking\u2014ciders, eggnog, wine, sodas, and other types of drinks all pose certain risks, but good old-fashioned water (sparkling or tap) is perfectly fine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3. Make Time to See Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are probably several people that you\u2019d love to see over the holidays\u2014old friends, distant family members, and maybe even Santa Claus if you\u2019re lucky! But before you\u2019re fully booked, be sure you\u2019re scheduling one of your biannual dental checkups. These visits allow your dentist to check your mouth for any underlying issues that threaten your smile\u2019s beauty and wellness. They\u2019ll also clean your teeth of any stubbornly built-up plaque and tartar, which is something you can\u2019t do on your own at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick checkup might also prevent an unexpected dental emergency from popping up and derailing your holiday plans, so don\u2019t hesitate to call your dentist before kicking back and enjoying time with your loved ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Costello &amp; DeHart Dental Excellence has proudly served the dental needs of patients and families in Arlington Heights, IL for several years, offering a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to schedule a visit for you or a loved one in advance of the holiday season, don\u2019t hesitate to contact the practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> or over the phone for additional information or assistance. <strong>Telephone: (847) 259-1111.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The holiday season is right around the corner, and it\u2019s hard not to be excited, especially if you\u2019re a fan of eating delicious food and spending time with those you care about. But amidst all of the seasonal festivities including luncheons, dinners, cocktail parties, tree-lighting celebrations, and more, it\u2019s quite easy to let some things slip through the cracks\u2014such as caring for your pearly whites! 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