{"id":585,"date":"2022-11-16T23:20:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T23:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=585"},"modified":"2022-12-11T23:31:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-11T23:31:35","slug":"thanksgiving-3-ways-to-be-thankful-for-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-3-ways-to-be-thankful-for-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Be Thankful for Your Teeth This Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. From food to friendship to family, there is a lot to look forward to. Whether you\u2019re traveling out of town, down the street, or hosting from the comfort of your humble abode, there are a variety of ways to prepare for the holiday. This includes making sure that you continue caring for your smile throughout the chaos the holiday brings. After all, you wouldn\u2019t be able to eat so much delicious food without it. Read on to learn three ways that you can show your pearly whites that you appreciate them this Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Brush and Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The holidays get really busy really quickly. This can make it difficult to keep up with your usual routine, and that includes your dental hygiene regimen. One of the best ways to ensure that you can continue caring for your smile between cooking and entertaining is to carry a dental travel kit with you. It should contain travel-sized versions of toothpaste, a toothbrush, dental floss, and mouthwash. This will allow you to step away for a moment and brush your teeth whenever you have time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Skip Sugary and Sticky Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many of the foods associated with the holidays are sticky. This means that they are difficult to wash away from your beam. These foods are also often sweet. Since the bacteria that cause cavities feed on sugar, sticky and sweet is a combination that can do a lot of harm to your beam. Starchy and carb-heavy foods break down into sugar in the mouth, so they can harm it in the same way as sweets. Avoid foods like taffy, caramel, rolls, cranberry sauce, marshmallows, and candy canes. Instead, eat tooth-healthy foods like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n