{"id":245,"date":"2022-12-03T17:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T17:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=245"},"modified":"2022-12-28T17:23:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T17:23:20","slug":"holiday-foods-that-harm-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/03\/holiday-foods-that-harm-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Holiday Foods That Can Harm your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are a lot of things to love about the holidays, but one thing that brings everything together the most is the food. Eating dinner with the entire family is one of the highlights of everyone\u2019s year. However, it\u2019s no secret that many of our favorite holiday foods can be rough on our oral health. That doesn\u2019t mean that you have to abstain entirely from these foods, but knowing which foods you should be a little bit careful around is important to prevent<\/a> potential oral health problems. Here\u2019s a rundown of some holiday foods that could cause damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Candy Canes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These candies look as good as they taste, but they can also be a little bit hard on your teeth. Sugar causes problems for your teeth because it feeds bacteria in your mouth. These bacteria secrete acids that corrode enamel, leading to tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candy canes are hard candy, which means their sugars will linger in the mouth for a long time before they dissolve. The longer they stay in the mouth, the more they\u2019ll be able to feed decay-causing bacteria. Moreover, biting down on candy canes can potentially cause a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caramel Popcorn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s common at white elephant gift exchanges and office parties to give out huge tubs of flavored popcorn. They\u2019re often covered with sugar and caramel, which makes them dangerous for your teeth. There\u2019s also another risk with popcorn\u2014unpopped kernels that can potentially break your teeth if you aren\u2019t careful. It\u2019s best to shake any tub of popcorn you might get so that any kernels fall to the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggnog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eggnog can be divisive, but it\u2019s some people\u2019s favorite seasonal drink. There\u2019s a reason there\u2019s a jug or bowl of it at every holiday party you go to. However, this holiday staple is disastrous for your teeth. Not only is eggnog full of sugar, but the alcohol can also dry out your mouth. That could reduce the amount of saliva in you produce, which hampers the mouth\u2019s natural cleaning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to completely abstain from these holiday classics, but be sure to follow up eating them with brushing and flossing to offset the negative effects. If you overindulge, it might be a nice idea to schedule a cleaning with your dentist at the start of the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Vollo Dental Group is the practice of a pair of husband-and-wife dentists, Drs. Joseph and Katherine Vollo. Together, they offer high-quality dental care alongside family-focused comfort. Our entire dental team is well-trained, and they\u2019re deeply invested in the success of all our patient\u2019s smiles. We also welcome the entire family to our practice\u2014kids, adults, and seniors. If you have any questions about how to take care of your teeth this holiday season, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (585) 225-9114<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are a lot of things to love about the holidays, but one thing that brings everything together the most is the food. Eating dinner with the entire family is one of the highlights of everyone\u2019s year. However, it\u2019s no secret that many of our favorite holiday foods can be rough on our oral health. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1014,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245"}],"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\/1014"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=245"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":247,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245\/revisions\/247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}