Festive Tips From Crown House Dental In Egham
Christmas comes around so quickly doesn't it? Summer ends and before you know it, you're writing Christmas gift lists, accepting invitations to events and pondering your Christmas decoration arrangement this year.
Between your decisions over standard pine and Nordic spruce, Christmas brings a lot of reasons for smiling. Parties, gifts, social events, family events, Christmas movies, and of course the food and drink.
The problem is, although this season brings lots of smiling, it is also a very risky season for your oral health. Many patients come into our Egham clinic in January with issues that have unfortunately come from, or been exacerbated by the party season. Even worse, emergency visits occur over Christmas and the festivities can be ruined because of problems that occur.
Don't fret though, with some caution and awareness, your smile can stay beautiful and healthy over Christmas.
Top Tips To Help Your Smile Stay Healthy And Beautiful Over Christmas
TIP - Don't Use Your Teeth As A Tool
When you're relaxing back and you want to crack a nut, or open a bottle of beer, it might seem more tempting to use your teeth than to get up and get the appropriate tool, especially if you are full of Christmas dinner! The problem is, your teeth, although strong, are not designed for this kind of thing and using your teeth as a tool is a really bad idea.
Cracked teeth happen regularly at Christmas because of this type of reckless activity. It is also important to mention that it is incredibly dangerous to ever attempt opening a bottle using your teeth as the carbonated bottle can shoot the cap out into your mouth or throat leading to a nasty injury. Do always reach for the appropriate tool, which is never your teeth!
TIP - Too Many Mince Pies Is Bad News!