{"id":18,"date":"2019-11-09T21:32:13","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T21:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/?p=18"},"modified":"2019-12-09T21:32:38","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T21:32:38","slug":"5-tips-dentist-stephens-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/09\/5-tips-dentist-stephens-city\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/holiday-3-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"woman in Santa hat\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/holiday-3-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/holiday-3-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/holiday-3-1024x653.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The holidays are an exciting time of the year as you gather with friends and loved ones to exchange gifts and spend quality time together over warm meals. Although you anticipate the festivities, you\u2019re going to be busier than usual, so certain things may move lower on your priority list. As you make your holiday plans, be sure a healthy smile stays at the top of your list. Here are 5 tips for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">healthy holiday smile<\/a> to ensure you don\u2019t receive any unexpected news during your next visit to your dentist in Stephens City.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Smile Healthy for the Holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be surrounded by tempting sweets and treats\nthroughout the season, but these simple tips will help you keep your smile\nhealthy without impacting your celebrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Drink Plenty of Water<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying hydrated isn\u2019t just important for\nyour overall well-being, but it\u2019s also essential to your dental health. It\u2019s\nalways best to choose water over sugary drinks because it helps cleanse your\nteeth from cavity-causing bacteria in between brushing and flossing. It also\nkeeps your mouth moist to combat bacteria buildup that can lead to bad breath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Eat Dessert with Dinner<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve been told all your life you need to\nfinish your dinner before you can have your dessert, but your dentist will\nencourage you to eat your sweets with your meal. Chewing increases your saliva\nproduction to clean your teeth. Eating your dessert with your dinner will\nensure harmful sugars don\u2019t linger in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Snack on Cheese<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheese is a great source of calcium and phosphate\nto balance pH levels in your mouth. It also helps to preserve your enamel and\nincreases saliva production to reduce your risk of tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Choose Crunchy Fruits &amp; Vegetables<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Crunchy fruits and vegetables act like\nscrub brushes for your teeth when you bite into them. This helps remove biofilm\nthat can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. It\u2019s best to choose apples,\ncelery, or carrots over sugary treats to make the smart choice for your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Chew Sugarless Gum<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugarless gum is a great way to keep your\nsmile clean when you can\u2019t reach for your toothbrush. It increases your saliva\nproduction to remove harmful bacteria to reduce your risk of common oral health\nissues, like cavities. Not to mention, you\u2019ll enjoy minty fresh breath to combat\nany odors lingering in your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy a Healthy Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although your schedule is a bit busier during the holidays,\ntake the time to commit to your dental health. With a few simple changes, you\ncan ensure you start the new year with a healthy, beautiful smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Thomas A. Gromling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Thomas A.\nGromling<\/a> has over 40 years of experience in dentistry. He creates\ngenerations of beautiful smiles using the latest innovations in dentistry. He\nfocuses on prevention to keep the teeth and gums healthy. If you need an\nappointment for a cleaning and checkup before the holidays, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a>\ntoday. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are an exciting time of the year as you gather with friends and loved ones to exchange gifts and spend quality time together over warm meals. Although you anticipate the festivities, you\u2019re going to be busier than usual, so certain things may move lower on your priority list. 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