{"id":300,"date":"2018-11-18T12:38:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-18T12:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/?p=300"},"modified":"2018-12-11T14:54:50","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T14:54:50","slug":"get-5-great-tips-from-a-dentist-in-lincoln-for-a-healthy-holiday-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/get-5-great-tips-from-a-dentist-in-lincoln-for-a-healthy-holiday-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Tips From a Dentist in Lincoln For a Healthy Holiday Smile!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that an estimated 27% of American adults have undiagnosed cavities? Unfortunately, all the indulging in holiday goodies around this time of year doesn\u2019t help! But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy yourself and still maintain a healthy smile at the same time. After all, no one wants to spend their holiday in the dental chair. Keep reading for 5 easy things you can do to get through the holiday season – without needing dental work from a dentist in Lincoln!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Chew Sugar-Free Gum <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since you can\u2019t always brush and floss right after a meal or\nsnack, it\u2019s a good idea to keep some sugar-free gum on hand. By increasing\nsalivary flow, it counteracts the acids that cause cavities and also washes\naway plaque and residual sugars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Don\u2019t Forget To Pack Your Oral Hygiene Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people travel during the holidays, which can throw a wrench in your oral hygiene routine. And since many people use their toothbrush and floss on the day of travel, it\u2019s easy to forget to pack them entirely! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid this, you can always leave your usual hygiene supplies at home and pack travel sizes of your favorite products, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and a fluoride mouthwash to prevent cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, pack some low-sugar snacks like string cheese, nuts and beef jerky for long drives or flights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Brush and Floss Consistently <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between all the cookies, desserts and eggnog that\u2019s around, it\u2019s easy to consume more sugar than usual. That\u2019s why it\u2019s particularly important to do well with brushing and flossing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brush for 2 minutes twice a day and floss once. Don\u2019t hesitate to ask a dentist or hygienist for help with your technique to make sure you\u2019re being effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Say No To Snacking  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no question that the amount of sugar you consume is\na risk factor for tooth decay, but did you know that how frequently you consume\nit also makes a difference? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since it\u2019s so easy to graze throughout the day (especially when there are so many delicious things around), remember the phrase, \u201cSip all day, get decay.\u201d This will remind you to consume sweet foods and beverages in one sitting rather than grazing on them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Schedule a Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling a checkup and\ncleaning<\/a> is important during the holidays for multiple reasons. First, it\u2019s\na chance for everyone in the family to make sure they don\u2019t have any\nundiagnosed cavities and help prevent any existing issues from getting bigger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also get a professional cleaning and polish and can\nask for a fluoride treatment to strengthen your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With these 5 tips, you\u2019ll be on your way to having a holiday\nseason full of (healthy) smiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Louis Olberding<\/a> is a dentist in Lincoln who knows it\u2019s easier to prevent dental problems than treat them. That\u2019s why he always educates his patients on the best ways to stay cavity-free, especially at this time of year, to help them have a happy\u00a0and<\/em> healthy holiday season. If you have any other questions about your oral health, he can be reached via his website<\/a> or at (402) 488-2325. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that an estimated 27% of American adults have undiagnosed cavities? Unfortunately, all the indulging in holiday goodies around this time of year doesn\u2019t help! But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy yourself and still maintain a healthy smile at the same time. After all, no one wants to spend their holiday in […]<\/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-300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=300"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":308,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300\/revisions\/308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.olberdingdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}