Everyone at Thomas Family Dentistry knows that maintaining a healthy diet over the holiday season can prove a difficult task. After all, who can resist the tasty treats of Christmas? With grandma and everybody else offering you candy, chocolates or Christmas pudding, it's hard to say "I'll pass" each time! Unfortunately, every time you indulge in a Christmas treat, the bacteria in your mouth feast on the sugar as well. The sugar turns into acid, which can dissolve the enamel on your teeth!The American Dental Association recommends eating nuts or dried fruit as an alternative to those sugary delights. Not only do nuts and dried fruit have a greater nutritional value, but they can also satisfy your sweet tooth! Both nuts and fruit are a great source of fiber, an appetite suppressant, and are a great source of Vitamins E, B6 and B9, which boost your immune system.
If you must indulge in chocolaty goodness this Christmas season, remember to brush your teeth after eating these sugary treats! If you have a dental question, give us a call at 918-455-0123!
Have a great Holiday Season!
God Bless,
DRT
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