{"id":240,"date":"2019-12-11T16:17:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T16:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=240"},"modified":"2019-12-30T16:17:39","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T16:17:39","slug":"holiday-survival-guide-for-your-smile-3-tips-for-avoiding-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/holiday-survival-guide-for-your-smile-3-tips-for-avoiding-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Survival Guide for Your Smile: 3 Tips for Avoiding Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You probably haven\u2019t\nincluded a trip to the emergency dentist in your holiday plans, but if you skip\nout on your oral hygiene routine once too often or overindulge on seasonal\nsweets, you could end up with cavities and cracked teeth during what\u2019s supposed\nto be a time of joy and celebration. The good news is that there\u2019s plenty you\ncan do to keep your teeth safe even during the hustle and bustle of the season.\nFollow these 3 simple steps to keep your smile intact and avoid a holiday dental\nemergency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Be Selective About What You Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From candy canes to caramel to pie, there\u2019s seemingly no end\nto the delicious snacks that are served around this time of year. Unfortunately,\nthat means there\u2019s also plenty of chances to introduce the sugar that\neventually leads to decay into your mouth. It\u2019s important to be choosy about\nwhat you\u2019re eating; make sure you\u2019re eating plenty of fruits and vegetables\nalong with whatever treats you\u2019re indulging in. Try to save sugary foods for\nmeals, which is when you produce more saliva to wash away potentially harmful\nfood particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s okay to still enjoy something sweet on occasion, when\npossible you should avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n