December is here, and everyone is excited about the upcoming holidays and the New Year. The festivities are a time to over-indulge, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy the holidays away from work and school stress. It is no surprise that your dental health may not be a priority during this time. This season is associated with lots of feasting and celebrations and this is why you need to take extra care of your teeth.
At Kitchener Dentist Centre, we would like to take this opportunity to wish our patients a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. We want you to be safe, enjoy the best times with your family, and maintain healthy gums and teeth during the holidays and beyond.
Top Christmas Dental Tips from Kitchener Dentist Centre
Set Time Limits
It can be tempting for you to graze the entire day during the Christmas season because of the delicious foods surrounding us everywhere. However, eating all day will put your teeth at risk of tooth decay because it leaves food for bacteria in the mouth for longer times and this eventually results in toothaches. You should set up specific eating times for people throughout the day. This will help to prevent everyone from constantly eating, particularly foods rich in sugar.
Focus On The Events And Not The Food
During the festivities, many people base events on food. However, this is not good for your teeth, waistline, and overall health. You can take the focus from the food by setting up activities such as card and board games, holiday movie marathons, or craft projects.
Watch the Red Wine
Before you drink lots of red wine, you should remember that it can stain your teeth. White wine may be less risky to your white smile. However, if you drink red wine, make sure that you pair it with your main meals to prevent it from staining your teeth. Ensure that you also brush your teeth well with whitening toothpaste to minimize discolouration. You can also pair your red wine with tooth-friendly foods such as cheese and vegetables.
Fill up on Fruits
Instead of eating lots of sugary desserts and rich side dishes during your holiday meals, you should eat fruits. If you are having a big party or dinner, you can prepare a cheese plate or a big fruit plate with one sweet dessert instead of preparing lots of pies and cakes. This will help you cater to your sweet tooth while still protecting your teeth.
Dip Into Vegetables
You should skip trays of Christmas brownies and cookies at holiday events and fill your plate with lots of vegetables instead. Carrots and broccoli are excellent treats for your teeth because they have lots of Vitamin A and they also act as natural tooth cleaners and saliva producers.
Be Cautious With Candy
Sticky and hard candies can crack your teeth, especially when you bite them the wrong way. If you have to eat sweet candies, allow them to dissolve slowly in your mouth instead of biting them. Also, be sure to brush your teeth thoroughly after eating sugary treats of any kind and consume them in moderation.
Don’t Forget Your Dentist
With the busy schedule that we have during the holiday, it is easy for people to forget about their dental needs. Make sure to book your dental checkups and teeth cleaning session after the holidays. With lots of opportunities to damage your teeth, you want to make sure to start the New Year with a beautiful and healthy smile.
Kitchener Dentist Centre Wishes you A Happy New Year – 2023
This is the time to make our Christmas and New Year wishes to all our friends, families, and patients. We send Christmas and New Year Greetings to all our colleagues and clients. We cannot help but be grateful for all the smiles and memories we have seen during 2022. Memories are a major part of the Christmas and New Year Holidays. We all love remembering the good times we had and we hope to be part of the new memories we will make in 2023.
As you make new resolutions for the next year, do not neglect your teeth. We offer a range of dental services that can enhance your smile and boost your confidence levels. We take the time to discuss the available treatment options with all our patients. We also carry out an exhaustive dental analysis and checkup before performing any dental procedures. Some of the common treatments that we provide are as follows:
Teeth Whitening Services
We understand that everyone wants a beautiful and bright smile. This is why we offer convenient and quick teeth whitening services in our dental office. This ensures that patients achieve the shining pearly whites they have always wanted. With our services, you can avoid the messy and ineffective treatments done at home.
Dental Implants
If you have any missing teeth, you can replace them with dental implants. Unlike other dental methods like dentures, implants have an artificial crown and root that will give your replaced teeth more strength and stability. As a result, you will have dental replacements that can withstand everyday use and will serve you for years.
Dental veneers
Some people have teeth that are extremely stained and discoloured. In such a situation, teeth whitening products may not produce the desired results. We offer dental veneers for those who want to replace their discoloured and stained enamel. You can have beautiful looking teeth with porcelain dental veneers.
Get Through the Holidays With a Beautiful Smile
Kitchener Dentist Centre strives to give you and your family a healthy and beautiful smile throughout the holiday season and beyond. Our team of professionally trained and experienced dentists aims to ensure dental care is accessible to everyone and highly affordable. Follow our holiday dental tips and don’t forget to schedule a dental checkup and examination.
