You might not give too much thought to the tinier details of the foods you’re consuming at every second. This is particularly true during holiday time, when you become more focused on having a nice experience. You may even find yourself eating foods that you don’t usually eat because you’re celebrating or because you’re at a party. While it’s wonderful to feel relaxed and excited about the holidays, it’s not so exciting if you end up with an unexpected oral health issue from problems like seeds or pits. Let’s discuss this detail, so you know what to check.

Fruits

First things first, you never know when certain fruits will have pits or seeds that you either don’t see, don’t expect, or aren’t thinking about. Let’s run through some details, so you have a better understanding of how to protect your oral health from these little yet powerful damage causers:

• Remember that many berries and stone fruits have pits within them, such as cherries, peaches, and more. Keep an eye out, so you don’t break your teeth.
• Don’t forget that fruits like raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries are full of little tiny seeds that can get stuck in your smile. Keep floss on hand.

Breads

About the breads you might be eating this year! If you’re going to bite into one with a very tough crust, don’t forget that teeth that have not been maintained (perhaps one with a cavity) can easily break as the result of resistance from anything (even bread). Now, also pay attention to breads covered in tiny seeds, such as poppy seeds, sesame seeds, etc. They can also present a hazard and may become trapped between teeth, under a bridge, or otherwise. Clean your smile thoroughly after you eat for protected oral health.

Protect Your Smile With Our Ideas

Remember that we’d be happy to talk with you about different ways to approach holiday dinners if you are worried about keeping your oral health safe. Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities.