Health Tip: Keep Teeth Healthy During the Holidays

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Holiday favorite foods can wreak havoc on your teeth, so take care to protect your smile.

The American Dental Association recommends:

• Floss after eating the holiday turkey or ham, which can lodge between teeth.
• Eat cranberry sauce as part of a meal, rather than by itself. This should reduce the chances of it sticking to teeth.
• Opt for yams without marshmallows and sugar. If you do eat the candied variety, have a small amount and drink plenty of water to wash away sugar.
• Eat green bean casserole, a healthy choice.
• Enjoy calcium-rich macaroni and cheese, but brush and floss afterward.
• Dig into mashed potatoes, but skip the gravy. Brush and floss afterward to get rid of the starches that promote bacteria.
• Enjoy a little pumpkin pie to help promote saliva production and wash away other foods.

Source: HealthDay

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