The holidays are a dangerous time to slack off on dental health! Whether it's Thanksgiving dinner, a holiday party, or a family gathering, these facts will make you want to grab a toothbrush!

2. 1. You probably have something stuck
in your teeth
There are plenty of foods that frequently get
stuck in your teeth, including proteins like
turkey and ham along with vegetables like
green beans, carrots, asparagus, etc. Make
sure that you have a floss pick or a tooth
brush to get these out from your teeth
quickly!

3. 2. Thanksgiving dinner is filled with
acidic and starchy foods
Cranberry sauce and gravy are two of the
larger culprits. Acidic food can make your
teeth more susceptible to cavities. Starches
also have sugars that can decay your teeth,
which is what potatoes (both regular and
sweet) are made of. Sweet potatoes can be
extra dangerous when they come with
common sugary toppings like marshmallows,
honey, and brown sugar.

4. 3. The drinks aren’t any better.
Whether you choose to compliment your
turkey with an alcoholic drink like wine or a
non-alcoholic one like root beer, the drinks
that you pair with your meal tend to be awful
for your teeth as well, as they can damage
enamel and cause stains.

5. 4. Pumpkin pie is a cavity’s best friend.
Pie, brownies, ice cream, whipped cream. It
doesn’t take a dentist to know that sugar is
awful for your teeth, and while these desserts
taste delicious, they can cause serious damage
if you don’t brush and floss well.

6. 5. Holidays can knock you off your
routine
Perhaps you’re travelling to family members.
Or you are not in the same sleep schedule
with a few extra days off. These changes can
lead to bad habits, like forgetting to brush or
floss your teeth. But as you can see above,
during these holidays is when it is
arguably more important to brush and floss
because of all the extra sugary and acidic
foods.

7. With all the dangers Thanksgiving can bring to
your teeth, remember that brushing and
flossing twice a day is the easiest way to avoid
cavities and other harmful afflictions in your
mouth.
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