Tis the season for sweet treats, festive meals, and hurried days that might leave you tempted to skip the floss or rush through brushing. This can be a recipe for trouble for your teeth. What can you do?

1. Teeth are not nutcrackers - Yes, teeth are hard enough to crack a nut. Unfortunately, many nuts are hard enough to crack a tooth. Don’t take the chance.
2. Teeth are not bottle openers – When you’re in a hurry, it might be tempting to open a bottle or package with your teeth. However, this can lead to painful tooth damage.
3. Caramel is not your friend – You can minimize sugar-related damage by rinsing with water promptly after eating, and practicing good hygiene. However, sticky candies tend to cling to teeth, even if you’ve eaten other things or rinsed your mouth.
4. Don’t skip dental appointments – You may be busy, but dental care is not the place to trim your schedule.
5. Choose snacks wisely – Is there a cheese platter at the office party? Some celery sticks on the veggie tray? Remember, calcium rich foods, and crunchy raw vegetables are good for oral health.

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