It's not easy to stay healthy during the holidays. Sweets seem to appear everywhere you go, and with all of the present-wrapping and card-writing, there’s not much time to devote to you and your family’s health and well-being. Luckily, Hermey the Elf, best known for his adventures with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, joined forces with the American Dental Association (ADA) to come up with tips for keeping your mouth and teeth healthy during the holidays. In the classic holiday movie, Hermey …
Tooth Tips for the Holidays
It is a very busy (and occasionally stressful) time of year. Here are some tips to help you get through with a smile! Your teeth are not nutcrackers or bottle openers. Use the right tool for the job! Resist the urge to chew on ice. Let it keep your drink cold! Candy is sure to be everywhere and it is fine to have a treat. Try to avoid very sticky, chewy candy such as taffy and hard candy like peanut brittle. Chocolate is the better choice. Stress can cause you to bite your …
Sealants
If you have a child between the ages of 6 and 12, you may have heard the dentist or hygienist talk about sealants as treatment for them. But what exactly are sealants and why are they recommended? Sealants are a thin, protective coating made from plastic or other dental materials. To apply a sealant, your tooth needs to be clean and dry. In fact, keeping the area dry can often be the biggest challenge in applying the sealant! An acidic gel is then placed on the tooth, which will rough up the …