{"id":113,"date":"2018-11-01T22:18:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T22:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2018-12-12T22:21:35","modified_gmt":"2018-12-12T22:21:35","slug":"healthy-holiday-habits-from-your-dentist-in-virginia-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/healthy-holiday-habits-from-your-dentist-in-virginia-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Holiday Habits from Your Dentist in Virginia Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_60401456__1542653122_52492-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling in snow.\" class=\"wp-image-114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_60401456__1542653122_52492-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_60401456__1542653122_52492-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_60401456__1542653122_52492.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The holiday season is here, and with it comes a wave of\nyummy treats and sweets. Whether you\u2019re at home, work, a friend\u2019s house, or out\nand about, it seems like during this time of year, treats are around every\ncorner. It\u2019s easy to start slacking on your oral health during this season of\nsugar, but it\u2019s also the most important time of year to take care of your\nteeth! Keep reading to discover some healthy holiday habits you can use to keep\nyour smile in tip-top shape from your dentist in Virginia Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balance Sweets with Mouth-Healthy Eats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holiday sweets are okay to indulge in every now and then,\nbut you should balance them out with teeth-healthy foods. Avoid sugar cookies,\npopcorn, candy apples, and eggnog. Instead, you can eat peppermint, nuts,\ncheeses, and gingerbread. These holiday snacks are delicious and good for your\noral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Break Your Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all of the season\u2019s festivities, it\u2019s easy to let your\nregular brushing and flossing become not so regular. The longer sugars and\nstarches (found in a lot of foods around the holidays) stay in contact with\nyour teeth, the more risk you have for cavities and tooth decay. That\u2019s why\nit\u2019s important to stay on top of your brushing and flossing routine, especially\nthis time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day\nto remove cavity-causing plaque and bacteria from your mouth. You can also add\nmouthwash to your routine for an extra layer of protection for your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Prepared for Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling is almost unavoidable during the holiday season,\nwhich can really disrupt your oral health routine. To take care of your mouth\nwhile on-the-go, pack a travel-sized toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss.\nThat way, no matter where you are you can take care of your teeth and gums.\nIt\u2019s especially important to brush and floss after eating sugary foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time of year also brings yummy seasonal beverages like\nhot cocoa and pumpkin spice coffee, which both contain a lot of sugars and\nfats. Balance these beverages out by drinking water routinely. Most tap water\ncontains fluoride, which is a natural cavity-fighting mineral that is great for\nyour teeth. Water also helps to wash away plaque and bacteria that stick around\nin the mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use these healthy holiday habits to protect your mouth\nagainst the season of sugar! After the holiday chaos has settled down, be sure\nto get in to see your dentist for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkup\nand cleaning<\/a> to clean away any holiday debris that your brushing and\nflossing couldn\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Sarah Esparza takes pride in providing high-quality care\nfor her patients. She believes in patient education, which is why she wants you\nto know these useful tips for the upcoming holiday season. She currently runs\nher own practice, and she can be contacted through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esparzafamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor by phone at (757) 499-4707 for any questions you may have. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is here, and with it comes a wave of yummy treats and sweets. Whether you\u2019re at home, work, a friend\u2019s house, or out and about, it seems like during this time of year, treats are around every corner. 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