{"id":303,"date":"2020-11-08T18:42:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-08T18:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darbycreekdental.com\/blog\/?p=303"},"modified":"2020-11-25T18:44:28","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T18:44:28","slug":"oral-health-and-why-holiday-foods-are-the-worst-for-teeth-and-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darbycreekdental.com\/blog\/oral-health-and-why-holiday-foods-are-the-worst-for-teeth-and-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It True Holiday Foods are Horrible for Your Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s Thanksgiving Day, and you and your family are set to host close relatives who will be arriving in only a few short hours. When looking at all the delicious food spread out on your table, you begin to wonder which ones might hinder your oral health<\/a>. Is it the sweet potato casserole, turkey, or cranberry sauce? Could your mom\u2019s famous pecan pie put you one step closer to needing a dental filling? The reality is that although these foods are some of the most delectable, they can be the worst when it comes to your teeth and gums. Read on to learn what you can do to minimize the potential for a dental visit this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are Holiday Foods Bad for Your Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No one wants to be told to forgo their grandma\u2019s brown sugar sweet potatoes or their mom\u2019s pumpkin pie, but the truth is that so many of the foods you love to eat during the holidays are packed full of harmful sugars and starches. As a result, they can make it easier for bacteria to build and eat away at your tooth enamel. Instead of enjoying time spent with family and friends, you may just find yourself in the presence of your dentist and needing a filling, crown, or even a root canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from the contents found in these dishes, here are a few other reasons holiday foods can cause problems for your smile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n