Updated in December of 2025
I’m pleased to share dental holiday tips with my valued patients. My goal is for you to enjoy a safe and happy holiday season without damaging your smile.
For starters:
- Stick to Your Oral Hygiene Routine
- Limit Sugary and Sticky Treats
- Avoid Using Your Teeth as Tools
- Stay Hydrated
- Protect Your Teeth During Winter Sports
- Schedule a Visit at My Dental Office
Dental Holiday Tips from Your Lindenhurst Dentist
No matter how or what you celebrate, the end of the year is a festive time for most of us. Below, I elaborate on best practices for dental health during the happy holiday season.
- Stick to Your Oral Hygiene Routine: The holiday can get busy for some of us, but I urge you not to skip oral hygiene sessions or rush through the routine. Try to brush and floss after every meal—or at least twice daily on the brushing and a before-bed flossing session to prevent post-holiday decay.
- Limit Sugary and Sticky Treats: Having a few holiday treats is okay, but you can balance this with healthier options. Nuts and berries are a holiday staple. Whenever possible, opt for these tooth-healthy options instead of sweet treats.
- Avoid Using Your Teeth as Tools: Ripping open packages and twisting off bottle caps with your teeth is a recipe for disaster. You may find yourself in need of an emergency dental appointment in Lindenhurst to replace a crown or restore a broken tooth.
- Stay Hydrated: Of course, water is always the best choice. Sugary and acidic drinks like soda and fruit punch are bad for tooth enamel and can lead to decay.
- Protect Your Teeth During Winter Sports: Playing football with the family or as part of a holiday team can mean mouth injuries. Always wear your mouthguard!
- Schedule a Visit at My Dental Office: Schedule your post-holiday checkup and teeth cleaning today to balance the holiday fun and start the new year with a clean bill of dental health.
Don't Let January Start with a Toothache, Schedule Relief Today!
The new year should start with resolutions, not root canals. If you've felt jaw tension, sensitivity, or know you overindulged, scheduling your post-holiday checkup now is the smartest way to prevent small holiday problems from becoming costly spring disasters.
Lindenhurst patients: We are setting aside extra cleaning appointments in January just for holiday damage control.
Call us today at (631) 226-1900!