The holidays are here and it’s the time for family, friends,
and food. We don’t all celebrate the same holidays, but the one thing that
brings everyone together is comfort food.
Your first instinct is to dive into all that wonderful
holiday food, but take a moment to think about what all this food is actually doing
to your teeth.How Could Something So Good Be So Bad?
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Sugar can wreak havoc on your teeth. The bacteria in your
mouth use your sweets as energy, growing and multiplying faster than they would
otherwise. Some bond with the sugar to form a sticky glue called plaque.
Plaque, in turn, produces acid. The acid dissolves the minerals that make your
tooth enamel hard, and the surface becomes porous. The acid causes these tiny
holes in the enamel to become bigger until one large hole appears. This is decay
and ultimately a cavity.
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Does This Mean No More sweets?
While ideally we would never expose our teeth to sugar or
anything else that promotes tooth decay, that’s just not realistic. All we can
do is try to minimize the damage. Don’t let your holiday routine interrupt your
dental care regimen. Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride
toothpaste and floss at least once.If you decide to indulge in more sweets than usual, it’s a good idea to brush more often. If you don’t have your toothbrush on hand, rinse your mouth out with water. Certain sugar-free gums can help as well. Choose those with Xylitol, an artificial sweetener that can help prevent tooth decay. And finally, try to mix up your snacks. If you’re eating a sugary treat, try to also eat a bit of cheese (or a similar protein) as well.
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Remember to keep your dental appointment to ensure you have
the best holiday smile possible.
We truly enjoy seeing the effect that a bright smile has on our patient’s lives. We believe that a healthy smile begins with knowledge. That is why one of our goals is to help elevate each patient's dental awareness and to provide you with the best tools to maintain your dental health at its optimum.
Call our office today and have a new smile tomorrow. Call now (305) 534-2002
You can make an appointment with our dentist by calling our office at (305) 534-2002 or by visiting www.RothmanDental.com. We are conveniently located in Miami Beach at 939 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140
You can make an appointment with our dentist by calling our office at (305) 534-2002 or by visiting www.RothmanDental.com. We are conveniently located in Miami Beach at 939 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140
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Dr. Arnold Rothman
(305) 534-2002
939 Arthur Godfrey Rd.
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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