How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy on Holidays

​You may love your dentist so much, but you wouldn't care to see him during the holidays. If you want to keep your teeth in top shape, then beware of the food and drinks during the holidays. Here are five tips that will keep you away from the dentist's office anytime soon.

Don’t Use Your Teeth to Crack Nuts
The protein in nuts can make your bones and muscles healthy. However, it doesn't mean you should try out that strength with your teeth. Most of the time, the hardness of a nutshell can damage your teeth and gums. In fact, it can even make your teeth crack. So, don’t attempt anything silly just to impress your friends. 

Eat Sweets Sparingly
If you got holiday candy platters filled with sweet treats, then avoid them. Sticky substances often stick to your tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. Thus, beware of caramel and taffy candies. Eat these things sparingly or eat them with food that will keep them from sticking to your teeth. 

Use the Right Tools to Open Bottles and Packages
You may be too excited to rip off the top of the plastic package that came from your great aunt. However, don't use your teeth yet. Use the right tools to accomplish the task. Gripping a package or a cap using your teeth will make them crack a bit. In some severe cases, then you'll need a crown or a root canal. Don't be lazy to reach for the scissors or the bottle opener.

Avoid Hard Candy or Ice Cubes
Another thing that can chip or crack your teeth is crunching on hard candy or ice cubes. Let the ice dissolve in your cocktail naturally. If possible, avoid ice or hard candy. Ice can hurt sensitive teeth, while hard candy can give you tooth decay.

Don’t Bite Your Nails
The holidays can be very stressful, but if you bite your nails, it won't solve anything. In fact, nibbling on your nails is bad both for your nails and teeth. Continuous nail-biting can cause jaw problems or pain in your teeth and face. Thus, learn to distract yourself if you feel like nibbling on your fingernails again. If you can't stop this, use bitter-tasting nail polish.

Some Final Words
Simple actions like biting your fingernails and biting off the top of a plastic package can actually hurt your teeth and damage it in the long run. Keep your teeth healthy. Also, get yourself a dental insurance policy or a Medicare Advantage plan if you qualify already. Protect your teeth as much as you can.

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