{"id":101,"date":"2022-11-22T20:32:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T20:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2023-10-09T15:24:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T15:24:47","slug":"holidays-bad-for-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/22\/holidays-bad-for-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Are the Holidays the Worst Time of Year for Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_300239831__1669148956_74264.jpg\" alt=\"People at a seasonal dinner proposing a toast\" class=\"wp-image-102\" width=\"306\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_300239831__1669148956_74264.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_300239831__1669148956_74264-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_300239831__1669148956_74264-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have heard that the holidays can be rough on your teeth. It\u2019s become something of a routine for people to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental cleanings<\/a> in January for this very reason. But is it really true that the holidays are the worst time of year for your oral health? The answer depends on you. There are hazards this time of year, but how you deal with them is what matters. Here are a few foods you should be cautious of over the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hard Candy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candy canes are great seasonal treats, but they are unbelievably rough on your teeth. First of all, hard candy often causes chipped teeth when people bite down on them without thinking. Finally, the sugars in hard candy are a problem because they linger in the mouth for so long before they dissolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The day after Thanksgiving, it\u2019s common to wind up with a fridge full of leftovers. Getting through all of it can be a little bit of a challenge. You might be tempted to graze throughout the day, just in the interest of eating it all as fast as possible. Unfortunately, this isn\u2019t the best idea from an oral health perspective. If you\u2019re eating continually, your saliva doesn\u2019t have time to wash away what you\u2019ve eaten, leading to faster bacterial and plaque accumulation. There\u2019s no problem with appreciating your leftovers, but try to do so in one or two sittings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soda &amp; Champagne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing says \u201cNew Year\u2019s Day\u201d like sparkling wine at midnight, but bubbly drinks can be a little bit rough on your teeth. The fizz of champagne consists primarily of CO<sub>2<\/sub> bubbles, which your saliva converts into a mild acid. This acid can break down your enamel, causing tooth decay. It also doesn\u2019t help that most bubbly drinks are naturally acidic AND full of sugar. If you can, try drinking a non-bubbly substitute when the ball drops this New Year\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the thing that matters most when it comes to your oral health is keeping up with dental hygiene. You might be traveling for the holidays; in that case, you should try and be prepared. Bring toothbrushes and floss with you when you travel, and use both daily. So long as you keep up that routine, any of these foods will be fine in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jeffrey F. Hermen has been serving the Oklahoma City area as a family dentist for over 30 years. As a child, he had a lot of problems with his teeth, so he\u2019s intimately familiar with how it feels to sit in the patient\u2019s chair. This experience inspires him to provide high-quality care while making his patients as comfortable as possible. 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