STICK TO THE GOOD HABIT – The holiday season is usually overwhelming, making it easy for you to slip out of good habits, particularly on your oral hygiene. Keep your awareness high and always stay-on-top on your oral health care by brushing your teeth, tongue, and gums at least twice a day and flossing/interdental at least once daily.
UPGRADE YOUR TOOLS – The season usually calls for various healthcare shops, cosmetic stalls, or even dental clinics to feature product sales & promos, so it would be a good time to shop around for lower prices to upgrade your cleaning tools. Grab yourself a new TOOTHBRUSH to effectively clean your teeth for a start. The bristles or filaments on your toothbrush tend to splay as they wear down over time and to make sure that your brush is functioning at its best, change it once every 3 months or when you notice that the bristles or filaments begin to bend, whichever happens first. Equip yourself with additional tools like DENTAL FLOSS or INTERDENTAL BRUSH for cleaning “in-between” your teeth efficiently. An antiseptic MOUTHWASH or ORAL RINSE would be a nice inclusion to your oral care checklist, as regular use keeps your breath fresh and helps in preventing plaque build-up.
MODERATION IS ESSENTIAL – Office parties and group gatherings are widespread during the season, and so is the risk of excessive intake of food or drinks that may be harmful to your healthy smile. Be aware that the frequent sugar intake throughout the day puts your mouth at risk of tooth-decay more than that of sugar being consumed at one time, no matter the amount may be. If you love cocktails or spirits, why not opt for sugar-free drinks instead? It might also be a good idea to use a straw to let excessively sweet drinks to bypass your teeth. In as much as coffee & tea are culprits for staining your teeth, you might as well consider staying in moderation with energy drinks. They are usually high in colour and sugar content, and extremely acidic, so simply put; they are harmful to your teeth.
DON’T GO NUTS, PLEASE! – Plain or Mixed-Nuts, as well as other hard crunchy nuts are often used in pastries and many foods during Christmas. They are actually one of the irresistible treats during the holiday but pay extra care when you grab a handful because they can easily break your teeth and ruin your holiday smile.
SAY CHEESE! INSTEAD – Like nuts, cheese is another essential treat during the holidays. But did you know that consumption of cheese is actually a great way to protect your smile? Studies have shown that a bite of cheese after a meal neutralizes acid in the mouth, specifically in the teeth. Needless to say, not only pieces from the Christmas Cheeseboard a healthy alternative to a nutty or sugar-filled treat, it is also an ideal preventive measure for tooth-decay.
GIFT YOUR SELF A TREATMENT – It may not seem rewarding as it can be, but gifting yourself with a dental treatment may be quite noble this Christmas. You deserve a great smile, and your dentist can help you maintain a high-standard of oral care or achieve that “dream smile” of yours. Various dental treatments like Teeth Whitening, Dental Veneers & Crowns, or a Smile Makeover are available to bring out that gorgeous smile in you. |
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