{"id":68,"date":"2019-12-27T21:30:38","date_gmt":"2019-12-27T21:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2019-12-27T21:30:38","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T21:30:38","slug":"best-ways-positive-oral-health-holiday-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/27\/best-ways-positive-oral-health-holiday-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways to Protect Your Smile This Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AWhen you think of the holidays, what are the first things that come to mind? Is it the delicious food that you know your family members will be making? Is it the chilly air or the decorations you see set up around your house (and your neighborhood?) Chances are, you\u2019re probably not thinking about how your oral health can suffer during this time of year. If you want to avoid cavities and dental emergencies by next December, here\u2019s what you should always keep in mind, according to a dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Avoid Using Your Teeth to Crack Nuts<\/h2>\n

Nutcrackers are a thing for a reason, so don\u2019t bother using your teeth to get your favorite nuts opened. Enjoying them shouldn\u2019t mean you need to crack them with your own teeth. Whether it\u2019s a pistachio, peanuts or walnuts, your teeth are the last tool you should be using. It\u2019s one of the best ways to avoid a cracked or chipped tooth.<\/p>\n

Tell Your Family You\u2019re Skipping Chewy Treats This Year<\/h2>\n

Sticky foods, including caramel or taffy, can stick to teeth for long periods of time. This creates an environment extremely inducive to plaque and tartar development, which can encourage tooth decay and even yank out fillings or crowns. Always make sure to either skip these treats entirely or eat them very sparingly.<\/p>\n

Always Use the Right Tool for the Job<\/h2>\n

Do not under any circumstances use your teeth to open packages, no matter how excited you might be. Not only is it more effective to use a pair of scissors or box cutter to open packages, but it doesn\u2019t erode your enamel in the process. The same is true for opening beer bottles, as using your teeth can chip or crack your tooth, forcing you to get a crown or even a root canal to resolve it.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Chew on Ice Cubes or Hard Candy<\/h2>\n

It may be relaxing and refreshing to chew on ice cubes, and candy canes being highly prevalent make it difficult to not indulge, but both can cause your teeth to chip or crack. Instead, avoid these habits entirely or at the very least let that ice cube or hard candy dissolve naturally. Hard candy contributes directly to tooth decay, so it\u2019s better to avoid it altogether.<\/p>\n

Make a Resolution to Stop Nail Biting<\/h2>\n

While it\u2019s no secret that the holidays can be a stressful time of the year, don\u2019t let your teeth suffer because of it. Nail biting is not only harmful for your fingernails, but also your tooth enamel in general. To avoid chipping or cracking your teeth, keep your hands preoccupied with other tasks so you don\u2019t feel the urge to bite your nails.<\/p>\n

Keeping your mouth healthy doesn\u2019t have to be a difficult proposition when you keep these tips in mind. You\u2019re doing your oral health a big favor, so don\u2019t let the holidays ruin it before it\u2019s even the new year!<\/p>\n

About Cambria Smiles<\/h2>\n

The dentists<\/a> at Cambria Smiles do everything they can to ensure that your oral health is in good condition, whether it\u2019s during a routine checkup or when placing a new restoration. If you\u2019re traveling for the holidays and don\u2019t want to deal with a dental emergency, you can stay proactive and schedule an appointment through their website<\/a>. They are open five days a week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you think of the holidays, what are the first things that come to mind? Is it the delicious food that you know your family members will be making? Is it the chilly air or the decorations you see set up around your house (and your neighborhood?) Chances are, you\u2019re probably not thinking about how […]<\/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":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70,"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68\/revisions\/70"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cambriasmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}