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Believe it or not, the new year is only a few weeks away. As you shop for the perfect gifts and bake tasty treats, the last thing on your mind is your smile. Unfortunately, if you\u2019re not careful, the holidays can damage your teeth and gums. Don\u2019t worry, your dentist in Greece has 6 simple tips to ensure the season doesn\u2019t leave a lasting mark on your smile.<\/p>\n
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The next few weeks are going to be a bit chaotic, which means it\u2019s easy to forget to brush before bed or skip your daily flossing. Although your schedule will be busier, it\u2019s important to remain committed to your oral hygiene, even if you\u2019ll be traveling for the holidays. It\u2019s best to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss every night to keep your teeth and gums healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll be surrounded by a variety of sweet treats; however, you\u2019ll want to watch how many you eat. Candies, cakes, and cookies aren\u2019t just bad for your waistline. They can also lead to tooth decay. It\u2019s best to avoid them altogether, but if you can\u2019t ignore your sweet tooth, limit how often you consume them. Don\u2019t forget to brush your teeth well afterward. If you can\u2019t get to your toothbrush, rinse your mouth with water or chew a piece of sugar-free gum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides sweet treats, there are also plenty of beverages that can damage your smile, like carbonated or alcoholic drinks. It\u2019s best to always choose water to protect your dental health. You\u2019ll keep your body hydrated without worrying about cavities or gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nuts and hard candies taste great, but they increase your risk of a dental emergency. Biting an overly hard food can lead to a chipped or broken tooth. It\u2019s best to choose a different snack, so you aren\u2019t Googling, \u201cwhere is a dentist near me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you prepare meals or open gifts, it\u2019s easy to use your teeth to tear through packages. Although it\u2019s convenient, it can cause a dental emergency. You can avoid an unplanned trip to your dentist by using the right tool for the job, like scissors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The American Dental Association recommends everyone visits their dentist at least twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. If you haven\u2019t had your second hygiene appointment<\/a>, there\u2019s still time to see your dentist. You\u2019ll start the new year with a healthy smile while ensuring there aren\u2019t any untreated dental issues lingering in your mouth that can interrupt your holiday plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can enjoy the season without harming your smile by practicing a few easy tips. You\u2019ll ensure you begin the new year with healthy teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Dr. Joseph Vollo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Vollo<\/a> earned his dental degree at SUNY Buffalo and earned a post-doctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry. He provides the exceptional services you need to maintain optimal oral health. If you need an appointment before the end of the year, contact our office<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Believe it or not, the new year is only a few weeks away. As you shop for the perfect gifts and bake tasty treats, the last thing on your mind is your smile. Unfortunately, if you\u2019re not careful, the holidays can damage your teeth and gums. Don\u2019t worry, your dentist in Greece has 6 simple […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2,3,4],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=172"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":174,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172\/revisions\/174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}