{"id":158,"date":"2018-11-28T13:59:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T13:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=158"},"modified":"2018-12-01T14:02:46","modified_gmt":"2018-12-01T14:02:46","slug":"smile-work-tips-dentist-in-las-cruces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/28\/smile-work-tips-dentist-in-las-cruces\/","title":{"rendered":"Smile at Work with these Tips from a Dentist in Las Cruces"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SmilingBrushing your teeth before you leave for work in the morning is a good way to maintain a healthy smile and start the day off right. However, caring for your smile should not stop once you walk out the front door. According to a study conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry and Oral-B Laboratories, only 14% of Americans brush their teeth during work hours \u2013 but over 75% eat two or more times a day at work! Without proper oral hygiene, drinking coffee and eating while at work can stain your teeth and allow harmful bacteria to build up in your mouth. If you want to protect your healthy smile, consider these tips from a dentist in Las Cruces<\/a> on how to care for your teeth at work.<\/p>\n

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Avoid Sugary Snacks<\/h2>\n

In many workplaces, sweets and other snacks that can harm your dental health can be hard to avoid. Even if you hold off grabbing a donut in the morning from the break room, when those afternoon cravings strike you may no longer have the self-discipline to say no.<\/p>\n

However, tooth decay is caused by bacteria that feed on sugar, so eating donuts, cake for a coworker\u2019s birthday or other sweet treats can damage your teeth. The best way to resist the temptation is to pack your own healthy snacks, such as:<\/p>\n