Giving yourself the gift or good oral health this season.
The Holidays is a time for giving, however it is important to remember yourself. This holiday season make sure to maintain good dental hygiene. During the holidays people can become very busy and have increase stress levels. Sometimes due to that oral hygiene can suffer. In addition the holidays tend to lead people to consume more sugary treats and drinks then they normally do.
If you are having extra treats during this time of year, try and to remember to drink water or chew on a piece of sugarless gum afterwords. By doing so it will boost saliva flow in the mouth and help wash away bacteria.
Holiday anxiety or stress can cause some people to grind or clench their teeth. Clenching or grinding your teeth can cause jaw pain, headaches, and teeth damage. Try finding ways to relieve your stress, such as yoga, walking, relaxing and so on. If you see that you are still grinding or clenching your teeth talk to your dentist about getting a custom night guard.
