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\"Thanksgiving<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, including your family\u2019s oral health<\/a>! But to keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong at your big meal and beyond, it\u2019s important to mind your menu and make sure the foods you\u2019re serving aren\u2019t doing unnecessary damage to their mouths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are four great dietary ideas for Thanksgiving dinner that won\u2019t endanger their oral health. Because you\u2019ve got a lot of smiles to make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Avoid Starches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starches like potatoes, stuffing, and rolls are all delicious, but the s. mutans bacteria that cause cavities love them just as much as you do. To keep them at bay, limit your carb consumption when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar, Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sugar plays a starring role in many famous turkey-day dishes, including yams, cranberries, and off course, plenty of pies! Unfortunately, however, it\u2019s notorious for causing cavities because those same sneaky bacteria that snack on carbs are just as \u201csweet\u201d on sugar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year don\u2019t cut the candied yams entirely. Try swapping the sugar in your favorite recipes for a sugar substitute like xylitol. If that\u2019s not possible, make sure you and the family brush well and floss after dinner so all those s. mutans don\u2019t stand a chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garden Goods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vegetables are always a smart dinner choice, because they\u2019re not only good, but they\u2019re good for you, too. In fact, many veggies have oral health benefits! Red and orange varieties are typically packed with vitamin C, which is great for your gums, and leafy greens are an excellent source of calcium, which can help promote stronger teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Color Guard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dark beverages like cranberry juice can stain your teeth if you don\u2019t brush well afterwards, so if you do indulge in any other darkly colored drinks, be sure to alternate with sips of water, and brush your teeth well when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, keeping your family\u2019s teeth and gums healthy during the holidays doesn\u2019t have to be a challenge with these helpful tips. While it\u2019s perfectly fine to indulge every once in a while, if you do decide to, be sure to get back on track as soon as possible so you don\u2019t create bad oral health habits that continue through the rest of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Timber Ridge Dental<\/a>, Dr. May and Dr. Bowles and the team work hard to ensure that each patient feels comfortable and at ease, taking the time to meet with and get to know them on a more personal level. It is their goal to ensure that you\u2019ll never feel like just another number, nor will you ever feel rushed or pushed to get a service you don\u2019t need or want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule an appointment for your semi-annual dental exam and cleaning, please visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 435-654-2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, including your family\u2019s oral health! But to keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong at your big meal and beyond, it\u2019s important to mind your menu and make sure the foods you\u2019re serving aren\u2019t doing unnecessary damage to their mouths. Here are four great […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Tips for Making Thanksgiving Dinner Dental Friendly | TimberRidge Dental Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for ways to keep your family\u2019s teeth and gums healthy during the holidays? 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