KICK OFF 2024 With Your BRIGHTEST SMiLE  CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE
common holiday Dental mistakes

May Your Smile Be Merry & Bright

The 2020 holiday season is upon us, and we’re not the only ones looking forward to holiday candies: the bacteria in our mouth is too! GROSS. It’s a good thing you’ve got Midlothian Dental Center in your corner to help you avoid common holiday mishaps like new cavities, red wine stains, and cracked teeth.Don’t worry, we’re not saying you can’t indulge in your holiday favorites. We’re simply sharing our best tips to help you avoid emergency trips to the dentist.

Be Careful With Hard Candies

Aside from being packed with sugar, hard candies pose a risk of chipping or cracking your teeth—OUCH! Don’t forget that other snack style foods like nuts and popcorn kernels can pose the same risk to your teeth, so be mindful while eating these types of holiday snacks.

Keep Red Wine Stains Off Your Teeth

Do you want to enjoy your favorite bottle of red around the holidays without the stains? Below are the top three tips for preventing (and removing) wine stains on your teeth. These tips are especially helpful during the holiday season when your family is taking a zillion family photos.

  • Tip #1: Brush your teeth before you leave the house. 

This will ensure there is no plaque buildup on your teeth, so when you uncork your favorite bottle, the stains don’t have as much to “cling” to.

Not only will this help keep you hydrated (and hopefully hangover-free), the bubbles help loosen up potential wine stains.

  • Tip #3: Brush & Rinse After Every Wine Session. 

Not only will this help fight stains before they have a chance to “sit” on your teeth, but it also freshens your breath and benefits your long-term dental health.

Bring Your Sugar-Free Gum

Chewing sugar-free gum this holiday season will not only keep you mistletoe ready, but it will help produce saliva. Saliva helps wash away potential bacteria in your mouth.

Make Your First Dental Cleaning & Checkup In January

There’s no better time to visit the dentist for a checkup than immediately after the holiday season. Remember that regular cleanings are vital to maintaining your dental health, and if any tooth damage happened during the holiday season, your dentist will hopefully be able to catch it before it’s serious. This applies to your kiddos too!Make your appointment with Midlothian Dental Center by giving us a call at (804) 794-4588.

Related Articles
< Back to Blog