{"id":459,"date":"2022-11-04T01:49:35","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T01:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=459"},"modified":"2022-12-07T01:59:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T01:59:03","slug":"thanksgiving-3-ways-to-be-thankful-for-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/04\/thanksgiving-3-ways-to-be-thankful-for-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Be Thankful for Your Teeth This Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The leaves are changing colors, the pumpkin patches are popping up, and adults and kids alike are preparing to get ready for Thanksgiving break. There is a wide array of tasty foods to enjoy during this time of year, many of them being sugary and sweet. As good as they may taste, that doesn\u2019t mean that they\u2019re good for your smile. For three tips on how to show your smile some appreciation this Thanksgiving, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Brush and Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you already know, good oral hygiene is one of the most important parts of keeping your smile healthy, strong, and functioning correctly. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to brush once in the morning and once at night as well as to floss after your last meal of the day. During the holidays, since you may be eating more often, you might want to consider brushing and flossing even more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, make sure to wait at least 30 minutes after eating to clean your teeth. When you eat, the amount of acid in your mouth goes up. For this reason, waiting 30 minutes will prevent enamel damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Skip Sugary and Sticky Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Avoid eating sticky or sweet foods like taffy, caramel, cranberry sauce, and marshmallows. These are difficult to wash away and contain a lot of sugar. Since the bacteria that cause cavities feed on sugar, this raises your risk of tooth decay. Foods like rolls and other things that are high in carbs and starch break down into sugar in the mouth, so they can harm your teeth in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3: Eat Dentist-Approved Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eat tooth-healthy foods that promote a strong smile instead of sweets and carbs. Some examples of foods that promote healthy pearly whites include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n