Tips to Help You Celebrate a Healthy Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is a holiday full of delicious foods and drinks.  As you enjoy your Thanksgiving meal, don't forget about your dental health!  Here are a few tips to help you keep your teeth healthy through the holiday season!

Thanksgiving Tips:

• Moderate Sugar - Holiday foods and candies can be high in sugar.  Parents should make sure that kids don't overindulge.  Watch out for carbonated and sugary drinks that damage teeth.
• Limit Snacking - Limit yourself to your Thanksgiving meal.  Snacking throughout the day can be bad for your teeth!  
• Remember to Brush - Don't forget to brush your teeth after dinner.  The cooked starches in breads, crackers, and pastas can take longer to clear the mouth than sugar.
• Choose Healthy Snacks - Cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, and monterey jack are great snacks that are good for your teeth!

For more tips on how to care for your teeth this Thanksgiving, check out this infograph from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Remember to contact our office with any questions you have about your child's oral health this Thanksgiving weekend. Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!