It’s that time of year again: the gatherings, gift shopping and holiday stress is about to set in. Instead of giving in to unhealthy temptations this season, aim to make oral health a priority with healthy eating that still feels like a treat and won’t harm your teeth.
Asked to bring a dessert to a work or family function? Instead of choosing something full of added sugar, go for a healthy twist: organic strawberries dipped in dark chocolate. Dark chocolate has roughly half the sugar of milk chocolate.
Baking something with the family? Try mashing bananas in place of sugar. Not only are they naturally sweet, but they’re also a good replacement for oil or butter.
Thumbprint cookies with jam are a holiday staple for many households. Give your teeth a sugar break by choosing low-sugar jam.
If the holiday season gets the best of you and you end up with tooth pain, call us to book an appointment.
