{"id":251,"date":"2019-12-27T22:14:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-27T22:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2019-12-27T22:14:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T22:14:32","slug":"foods-you-can-enjoy-and-should-avoid-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/foods-you-can-enjoy-and-should-avoid-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods You Can Enjoy and Should Avoid This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you excited to enjoy some holiday treats before the new\nyear is here? Everything from turkey to candy canes to eggnog seems to make an appearance,\nbut not all of it is the best for your smile. If you want to keep your oral\nhealth in good condition this year, there are certain foods you should know that\nare the worst offenders when it comes to your teeth and gums. Below, a dentist<\/a> will\nrank each holiday food so you don\u2019t have to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Top Four Worst Holiday Foods to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes down to it, these are by far the worst foods you\ncan eat if you\u2019re trying to protect oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candy Canes<\/strong> \u2013 Not only does sucking on them leave\nyour teeth exposed to sugar for longer periods of time, but chewing them can\neasily increase the risk of a tooth cracking or eroding faster than normal. If\nyou want to avoid a holiday trip to the dentist, avoid these entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ice Cubes<\/strong> \u2013 Chewing on ice cubes is hardly much different\nthan chewing on a rock when it comes to their hardness. A tooth can chip, crack\nor even completely fracture if consumed too often. As the ice melts, it also exposes\nyour teeth to severe temperature change. The best thing you can do is dump the\nice out of your beverage when you\u2019re done drinking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbonated Beverages<\/strong> \u2013 Even if you chose a sugar-free\ndiet option, the carbonic acid can easily erode teeth if you expose them to carbonated\nbeverages too often. Kicking the habit will also help to keep your smile white\nin time for the family holiday photo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggnog<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s important to note that eggnog contains\nvery high amounts of sugar. To reduce your risk of tooth decay, consider\ncreating a sugar-free option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Four Best Foods to Enjoy This Holiday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to keep your smile healthy on top of your oral\ncare, consider adding the following options to your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese <\/strong>\u2013 Feel free to indulge in your family\u2019s cheese\nplatter this holiday as it can lower your mouth\u2019s pH balance and contains\ncasein, which can lower your risk for tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nuts<\/strong> \u2013 Your favorite nut likely contains iron and\nmagnesium, two minerals essential for keeping teeth strong. It\u2019s also a great food\nfor stimulating saliva production, which is necessary for washing away loose\nfood debris!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey<\/strong> \u2013 When it\u2019s time for a slice of turkey, feel\nfree to double up! Since its non-fermentable, it won\u2019t trigger cavity-causing\nresponses in the mouth. It also contains phosphorus, which works in tandem with\ncalcium to strengthen teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar-Free Gum<\/strong> \u2013 When you\u2019ve just finished a meal,\nsugar-free chewing gum is a great way to kickstart saliva production. Saliva\nplays a major role in reducing your risk for tooth decay, so feel free to chew\nfor a good 20 minutes after finishing your meal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to skip holiday foods just to maintain\npositive oral health this season! Keep the healthy foods on your plate and you\u2019ll\nbe sure to have a healthy smile come the new year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr.\nDaniel Weldon<\/a> enjoys educating patients on maintaining good oral health at\nhome as much as he does providing preventive treatments to help them avoid\nissues in the first place. To get your next appointment scheduled, you can\ncontact him through his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you excited to enjoy some holiday treats before the new year is here? Everything from turkey to candy canes to eggnog seems to make an appearance, but not all of it is the best for your smile. If you want to keep your oral health in good condition this year, there are certain foods […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nFoods You Can Enjoy and Should Avoid This Holiday Season<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you excited to enjoy holiday food this season? 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