Between the fall-themed treats, game days and holiday gatherings, this season can easily take a toll on your smile. Keep your dental health in top shape during these months with these helpful tips!
Keep the Sweet Tooth at Bay
From pumpkin spiced lattes to caramel apples and hazelnut pecan pie, autumn is filled with yummy but very sugary sweets. While these delicious treats do not have to be completely cut out of your diet, we recommend keeping them limited. If you’re looking for some healthy alternatives, try sprinkling cinnamon on apples and roast them or make a bowl of pumpkin soup!
Pro tip: select a time to dig into the sweets and then afterward, rinse with mouthwash or water to remove any leftover sugar.
Be Mindful of Staining Drinks
Fall favorites like coffee, tea, and red wine are cozy companions, but they can also stain your enamel over time. To help keep your teeth bright, try drinking these beverages through a straw, rinsing your mouth afterward, or brushing about 30 minutes later to prevent discoloration.
Use Proper Protection on the Field
If you’re playing sports this season, don’t forget your mouthguard. This piece of safety equipment helps protect the teeth, lips and tongue from impact. When it’s time to hit the field for a game or practice this fall, be sure to grab a mouthguard!
Continue Practicing Good Oral Hygiene
Between fall getaways, hectic sports schedules, trips to see the family during the holidays and everything in between, it’s easy to let your oral care routine slip. While it can be easy to skip brushing or flossing here and there, it is important to keep up the habit of brushing twice daily and flossing at least once daily. Doing so is even more important when an increase of sweets is consumed. In addition to this at-home care, visits to the dentist every six months is necessary to keep your teeth as healthy as possible.
Be sure to schedule your fall dental cleaning at Beall Dental Center!
