Learn some practical ways to avoid cavities…
Nothing says spring like chocolate bunnies, sticky jelly beans, and chewy macaroons but these super yummy holiday treats could mean summertime blues for your teeth if you aren’t mindful.
The best way to avoid cavities is to practice good oral hygiene and limit sugary snacks. Here’s a bouquet of mindfulness for your mouth.
Avoid sticky stuff
Beware of sticky treats like Peeps, jelly beans, toffee, and caramels. The sweet goo holds acid against teeth longer and can damage the enamel and cause decay.
Choose chocolate
Dark chocolate is packed with flavonoids and compounds that help protect your heart. Milk chocolate and white chocolate bunnies are loaded with sugar and offer no health benefits even if you eat the ears first.
Rinse your mouth
Swish with water after you gobble down that Passover macaroon or cake slice. Rinsing with water helps wash away food particles until you’re reunited with your toothbrush.
Chew gum
Sugar-free gum washes away food bits and helps neutralize acids in your mouth. Sugar-free gum can also satisfy a sweet tooth and helps keep you from over-indulging in other desserts.
Give good gear
Nestle tooth-friendly items like manual or electric toothbrushes, toothbrush covers, floss, toothpaste, and sugar-free gum into Easter baskets and plastic eggs.
If spring treats manage to get the best of your teeth, make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.
