{"id":29,"date":"2020-12-03T22:37:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T22:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/?p=29"},"modified":"2020-12-29T22:37:47","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T22:37:47","slug":"holiday-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/03\/holiday-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Best and Worst Holiday Foods 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.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Candy_canes__1607533614_18284.jpg\" alt=\"Candy canes\" class=\"wp-image-30\" width=\"304\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Candy_canes__1607533614_18284.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Candy_canes__1607533614_18284-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday season is almost here! That means that you are\nprobably stringing up your house with lights, listening to festive music, and\npulling out the old family cookbook. No matter what you\u2019re doing, you have tons\nto look forward to. However, this may just be the worst time of year for your\nsmile. The good news is that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/contact.html\">dentist<\/a> is here to help! Read\non to learn about some of the best and worst holiday foods for your teeth so\nyou can make the best decisions for your oral health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Holiday Foods for Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is probably a good idea to go easy on the following foods\nthis holiday season in order to keep your oral health in check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Eggnog:<\/strong> This thick, creamy beverage is\nbeloved by many during the holidays. However, it is particularly harmful for\nyour smile because it has such a high level of sugar in it. When you are\nsipping on it for a long period of time, you are only more susceptible to damage.\nIf you like to spike your eggnog with brandy or bourbon, you could be looking\nat dry mouth as well. Remember to only consume this beverage in moderation!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Candy Canes:<\/strong> During this time of year,\nyou seem to see candy canes all over the place. They are both sweet and leave\nyour mouth with a refresh minty flavor. The issue is that candy canes are\nalmost completely made out of sugar, which is destructive for your teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chocolate:<\/strong> Chocolate also seems to make\nmore appearances during the holiday season. Milk chocolate contains lots of\nsugar, leaving you at risk for cavities. Dark chocolate is a better option\nbecause it doesn\u2019t contain nearly as much sugar. This way, you can feed your\ncraving without having to worry about your teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Holiday Foods for Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, not all holiday foods are bad for your smile.\nSome of them even have some excellent benefits. Be sure to save plenty of room\non your plate for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Turkey:<\/strong> This popular holiday entr\u00e9e is\nbeneficial for your smile. Turkey is non-fermentable, so it doesn\u2019t stimulate\ncavity causing bacteria responses in the mouth. It also contains phosphorus\nwhich works alongside calcium in order to keep both your teeth and bones\nstrong.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Cheese:<\/strong> Before you break out the turkey,\nwhy not start out with a cheese board as an appetizer. It is antibacterial and\nhelps to lower the pH level in the mouth. It is also an excellent source of\ncalcium.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Nuts:<\/strong> Is your nutcracker getting dusty?\nThen you probably don\u2019t know about all the wonderful benefits of nuts. They contain\nnutrients like magnesium, iron, and calcium. They also help to stimulate saliva\nflow in the mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about your smile this holiday season. By making wise\ndecisions for you and your family, you will be able to start the new year\ncavity-free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/dr-christopher-duong.html\">Dr. Christopher\nDuong<\/a> is an experienced dentist who has been working in the dental field\nfor a whole decade. He earned his doctorate from the University of the Pacific\nSchool of Dentistry in San Francisco and has completed various continuing\neducation courses in a variety of topics. For more ways to keep your smile\nhealthy or to schedule an appointment, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (817)\n406-7239.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is almost here! That means that you are probably stringing up your house with lights, listening to festive music, and pulling out the old family cookbook. No matter what you\u2019re doing, you have tons to look forward to. However, this may just be the worst time of year for your smile. 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