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With Thanksgiving just a few days away, you\u2019re likely eager for good holiday foods. Turkey and ham are obvious ones, but maybe you also want green beans or mashed potatoes. Still, you\u2019d do well to make Thanksgiving healthy for your teeth. All that eating will do a number on your grin otherwise. Luckily, crafting a tooth-friendly<\/a> Turkey Day dinner isn\u2019t hard. To do so, simply use these four dental tips from your local Fairfax dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Limit Your Red Wine or Juice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually, you may drink red wine or fruit juice on Thanksgiving. Some families even view the beverages as holiday traditions. For the sake of your teeth, though, try to limit your intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reality, red wine and fruit juice are both bad for grins. Their acids could easily break down your tooth enamel. Worse, the wine\u2019s alcohol content may dry your saliva. Harmful oral bacteria would then get a chance to cause gum disease or worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Sugar & Starches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many Thanksgiving desserts are well-known \u2013 pies, cakes, cobblers, etc. However, give serious thought to avoiding them this year. They won\u2019t do your smile any good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be clear, holiday sweets often have loads of sugar. This carb attracts bad bacteria that cause cavities and tooth decay. Adding insult to injury, it also causes plaque to gather on your chompers. Given these facts, either avoid Thanksgiving treats or clean your mouth well afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Careful of Hard, Sharp Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before a Thanksgiving meal, some families snack on hard and sharp foods. These items have a satisfying crunch that holds you over until lunch or dinner. Even so, it\u2019s best to be careful if you chow down on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being tasty, hard and sharp foods are risky for your mouth. Examples like popcorn, chips, and peanuts can stab your gums and get stuck between teeth. In rare cases, bits of these products could also lodge themselves in your dentures or braces. Needless to say, then, chew them gently and keep dental floss handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only Eat at Designated Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In oral care, you may think food type matters more than quantity. That said, this idea doesn\u2019t hold water. How much you eat is just as crucial as what you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, eating extra Thanksgiving food can harm your oral health. Doing so exposes your teeth and gums to more \u201cleftovers\u201d that can cause plaque. From there, you\u2019d be at greater risk of dental issues \u2013 cavities, tooth infections, and worse. Therefore, avoid mindless snacking by sticking to designated mealtimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearly, it pays to make Thanksgiving healthy for your teeth. That being the case, use the tips above so your smile stays healthy during the holiday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Fairfax Dental Group<\/em><\/a> is based in Fairfax, VA. Led by <\/em>Drs. Marjun Ayati<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Brenda J. Young<\/em><\/a>, our practice seeks to give each patient stellar smiles. To that end, we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental care. Our office also prides itself on being a certified provider of Invisalign\u00ae clear aligners. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (703)-560-6301<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, you\u2019re likely eager for good holiday foods. Turkey and ham are obvious ones, but maybe you also want green beans or mashed potatoes. Still, you\u2019d do well to make Thanksgiving healthy for your teeth. All that eating will do a number on your grin otherwise. Luckily, crafting a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nMake Thanksgiving Healthy for Your Teeth! | Fairfax Dental Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking for ways to make Thanksgiving healthy for your teeth? 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