5 Tips to Keep Teeth Healthy Over the Holidays from Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants

The holiday season is here!

No matter what you celebrate during this season, your Hoppers Crossing dentist wants you to be safe and enjoy your time with your family.

To help keep your smile healthy during the busy and party-filled season, here are 5 dental tips to see you (and your teeth) safely through the season:

#1 Eat your treats in just one sitting

Eat your chocolates in just one sitting or as part of a meal, rather than munching on them throughout the day.

Eating sweets like chocolates and candies over long periods is worse than eating them all at once.

#2 Scissors are your tool of choice

We’ve all been there. It’s almost Christmas, and you’re still wrapping gifts up to the last minute. You’re hurriedly holding the roll of paper in one hand while cutting off strips of tape with your teeth.

STOP! Use a pair of scissors to cut tape instead.

#3 Be careful of Christmas toffee and candy canes

Toffees and candy canes are accidents waiting to happen on tooth restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, or veneers.

Try eating chocolates that leave the mouth right away to reduce any damage.

#4 Counter acidic drinks with water

The acids, sugar and alcohol levels in acidic drinks can damage your teeth if regularly consumed.

This also applies to drinking soft drinks and even juice. Don’t think that because your soft drink is sugar-free, it is already safe for your teeth.

These drinks are often high in acids and can cause as much, if not more damage, to the teeth enamel.

Enjoy drinks in moderation, and make sure you limit the damaging effects on your teeth enamel by drinking plenty of water in between glasses.

#5 Always brush your teeth

Christmas holiday is a busy time for everyone, but brushing your teeth regularly should not be skipped.

Brushing your teeth at least twice a day for 2 minutes each time can help. Brush your teeth as soon as you wake up before doing anything else.

Not doing so could put your teeth and gums at risk of developing dental problems we don’t want to experience.

It’s time to enjoy the most fantastic time of the year.

Remember to give your oral health, extra love and attention!

Smiles in Hoppers Crossing!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our team at Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants!

At Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants, we believe everyone deserves high-quality dentistry, and we are here to help you achieve this.

Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants is a multi-surgery practice caring for the oral health needs of our local communities.

At Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants, our focus remains on providing patients with exceptional General, Orthodontic, and Implant dentistry.

We have a particular interest in implants, orthodontics, and smile rejuvenation via veneers, crowns, and bridges while also dealing with unexpected dental emergencies we all dread.

To learn more, call us on (03) 9749 1178 or request your appointment online.

We are located at 483 Sayers Road in Hoppers Crossing.