Keeping Your Smile Past the Holidays | Dentist in Riverside, CA

Aside from all of the hustle and bustle from holiday shopping and celebrate, let’s be honest – the foods are really the reason for the season. We show up for all of the tasty treats this time of year has to offer. However, with great food comes a great amount of overindulgence. And this can lead to dental issues if we don’t take the time to look after our smile. So, in order to help you avoid any dental pain in the upcoming year, here are some tips on what to eat and what not to eat not just during the holiday season, but year-round…

Cheese. Cheese is not only rich in calcium, which promotes healthy teeth, but it also balances out the PH in your mouth which lessens the damaging effects of acid from a festive glass of wine on tooth enamel.

Unsalted nuts. Nuts contain calcium and vitamin D, both in which are vital for oral health as well as general health. Walnuts are oftentimes used in holiday pastries and they contain zinc, folic acid, iron, thiamine, magnesium, vitamin E, & B6.

Vegetables. It is always a good idea to promote the habit of eating vegetables. Broccoli and carrots in particular are great for your oral health.

And now the foods that aren’t so good…

Sweets. Let’s face it, the holidays do bring up some of the best sweets ever created, however it is important that you take it easy on sweets.

Sodas. Carbonated beverages are usually loaded with sugar and are excessively acidic which can cause teeth to erode away.

To set up an appointment, call Dr. Middleton in Riverside, CA at (951) 470-3379 or visit www.gmdental.com.

Dr. Middleton proudly accepts patients from Riverside and all surrounding areas.