Keeping Your Healthy Smile Intact During the Holidays

Nobody loves a good party more than Mississauga’s Dentistry in Streetsville, and one of the best things about celebrating special holidays is the sweet treats that accompany them. What would Valentine’s Day be without chocolate? Imagine Easter without Easter eggs or Christmas without shortbread cookies. How different would Halloween be without a bag stuffed full of goodies at the end of the night? To keep the fun in the holidays, but the cavities out of the teeth, follow these few simple steps to keep your smile bright, year-round.

Put a limit on the amount of sugary snacks you allow yourself throughout the day. Copious quantities of delicious delights abound during a holiday, so allow yourself to indulge only at certain times, like after dinner or as a mid-morning treat. Timing a sugar-packed treat right after a meal makes the most sense because there is still a lot of saliva left in the mouth to help break down sugars and acids. Follow each dessert with a glass of water.

Daily brushing and flossing should already be part of your oral hygiene regime, and the holidays are no time to slack. It is recommended to brush for at least two minutes in the morning and two minutes in the evening

to remove stubborn plaque.

Providing optimal dental care in a warm and friendly environment, Dentistry in Streetsville offers a wide range of services for all ages. The clinic is located in the heart of Streetsville at 100 Queen Street South, Suite 101, in Mississauga. For more information or to book an appointment, visit our website at www.dentistryinstreetsville.com or call 905-821-8221.

Office hours are

• Mondays and Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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