1. An electric toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes are great tools that make brushing easy, convenient, and enjoyable. They even help children love brushing more and more each day! There are many different styles of electric toothbrushes that can make the experience even more enjoyable, and we encourage you to pick one that is perfect for your family member or friend!
2. A water flosser: Water flossers are convenient and they make flossing an easier and better task each day. This wand-like tool sprays water into the crevices of your smile and frees the food particles from the area. This is a great way to floss your smile without harming your teeth and gums.
3. A teeth-whitening treatment: Teeth-whitening treatments are available in the stores and in our dental office. These treatments are great ways to help your loved one achieve the brilliant smile they are working toward! If you would like to know which treatment or brand is best, please feel free to give our office a call.
4. Orthodontic treatment: Orthodontic treatment is the best gift for someone who wishes they had a straighter and more beautiful smile! This is a great way to help your family member or friend take those first steps toward their perfect appearance.

If you would like to know more about these four things, we invite you to call our office today and talk to our friendly dental team! We are happy to give you the tips and advice you need to give your family members and friends the best gift this holiday season. We look forward to talking with you!

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Drink a lot of water
If you drink a lot of water throughout the day, your smile will be constantly rinsed and the loose food particles will be washed away. Drinking water will also prevent plaque formation and will promote saliva flow, which will help you fight cavities. Water is also the healthiest drink available, so do your smile and entire body a favor and drink water throughout the day.

Limit the sticky foods
Sticky foods tend to cling to your teeth, weakening the enamel and promoting tooth decay. Your smile doesn’t need these damaging affects, so we encourage you to avoid the sticky foods altogether. However, if you do decide to consume sticky foods, like pecan pie, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce, please remember to brush and floss your teeth as well as rinse your smile with water quickly after.

Brush and floss
It’s extremely important that you brush and floss your smile throughout the day, but please remember to do so 30 minutes after you eat. Waiting will give your teeth the time they need to produce protective materials that shield them from the brushing and flossing techniques. Now, we know that you may not be at home on Thanksgiving Day, so we strongly recommend that you take a pocket-sized toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss to your Thanksgiving party destination.

Shorten your meal time
If you dedicate a specific time of the day to snacking and eating, your smile will have a better chance at fighting tooth decay this Thanksgiving. Snacking throughout the day will make your smile continually vulnerable to the acids the foods and drinks produce. So, it’s best that you spend the majority of the day visiting and playing games with family and friends rather than snacking.

Schedule a cleaning appointment
Your best chance at maintaining a healthy smile this holiday season is by scheduling a dental cleaning appointment shortly after Thanksgiving. This appointment will help you free your smile from the food particles and bacteria that live in and attack your smile. The appointment will also nourish and strengthen your teeth, preparing you for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

These five tips will help you have the best and most successful Thanksgiving holiday possible. Remember to at least swish your mouth with water every chance you get so you can save your smile from the rich, sugary, and sticky foods that enter your mouth. If you have any questions, if you would like to learn more, or if you would like to schedule a post-Thanksgiving cleaning appointment, please call our office today!

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