We want to help you enjoy your Thanksgiving meal without leaving your teeth vulnerable to tooth decay. In fact, these same tips we’re discussing can protect your smile throughout the holiday season! In today’s blog, your team at Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, talks about enjoying Thanksgiving with a higher cavity risk!
The Link Between Your Holiday Meal and Cavities
The holidays are filled with sugar, and many of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes are high in starch, such as mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, biscuits, muffins, and more. Which means when we consume them, this leaves behind particles on or between our teeth. The harmful oral bacteria in our bite will then break down and consume them. When this happens, the teeth become coated in plaque buildup, which then hardens into tartar with time. The layers then increase the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and even bad breath and teeth stains. But we have a few ideas for enjoying your Thanksgiving with a higher risk of cavities.
Protecting Your Smile
You can take steps to better protect your smile! For example, when you add food to your plate, try to limit how many sugary or starch-rich options you choose. You can also balance your plate with fresh fruit and veggies. Options like broccoli, carrots, apple slices, and salad could help scrub away plaque and food particles. You can also rinse away these harmful particles with a glass of water or unsweet tea. Before your turkey coma kicks in, be sure to excuse yourself after your meal to floss!
A Routine Checkup and Cleaning
You should consider contacting our team for a routine checkup and cleaning visit! Our team will take a close look at your smile with digital imaging to conduct a diagnosis, and then create a treatment plan to address what we discover. We then clean your teeth to remove plaque and tartar, which helps lower your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. You can see us now before the hectic holiday season complicates your schedule, and you can use your 2026 dental benefits and health savings account funds before they expire at the end of December.
If you have any questions about how to enjoy Thanksgiving without a high risk of cavities, or about using your remaining dental benefits and more, then contact our team today to get started and enjoy your best smile in 2027 and all the years to come.
Stubbs Family Dentistry Offers Stronger Smiles
Our team wants to help strengthen your smile and keep cavities at bay for patients of all ages. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
