Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Johnson Family Dental in Paducah. It’s the season to eat and be merry. This week families will gather to spend some quality time together and dig into their favorite treats. Tables around the country will be filled with turkey, stuffing, and heaps of pies and treats.
Our Paducah dental practice at Johnson Family Dental, wants to share a few tips on how you can keep your mouth healthy over the holidays. We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Watch out for the sweets!
C’mon, we’re a dental office! It wouldn’t be a dental tip’s list if we didn’t remind you about the dangers of sweets. We’ll be honest with you, our dental team is guilty of indulging in holiday sweets just like you and everyone else. But here’s the problem with sugar and your oral health. The sugar itself doesn’t cause a cavity. Your mouth is filled with bacteria that feeds of sugar to create harmful acid. This acid can create cavities. It’s powerful enough to eat through your tooth’s enamel, which is strongest substance in the body.
If you must enjoy a few sweets, please remember to brush after the meal or rinse your mouth with water. The water will flush the sugar and food debris from your teeth before it has a chance to cause damage!
Beware of starches, too
Much like sugar, starches or carbohydrates have been found to cause tooth decay. The carbs and starches mix with the bacteria in the same way sugars do. We mention this because so many Thanksgiving dishes are loaded with starches, from the breads, stuffing, to the pie crusts, and even potatoes.
Don’t Stain Your Teeth
Coffee, red wine, tea, cranberry sauce … All of these things can cause dental stains. Some of us have more of a problem controlling dental stains than others. If you have a issues with staining, try to avoid this foods over the holiday, or rinse out your mouth thoroughly after enjoying these foods or beverages. And remember, if you’re unhappy with the shade of your teeth, you can always whiten your teeth with cosmetic dentistry teeth whitening.
We encourage our patients to enjoy the holidays — the food and all. Try to limit your sugar intake and aim toward the leafy greens and fruits high in vitamin C, which is great for your teeth.
If you are looking for a family friendly dentist in the Paducah, KY area, give us a call at Johnson Family Dental. Our office is conveniently located at 2913 Lone Oak Rd in Paducah. You can reach us by phone at (270) 554-2432 or CLICK HERE to contact us today!