Summertime for most means cooking out, enjoying family time and just relaxing. During the Summer we get to step away from our normal hustle and bustles of chaos and indulge in summer activities and foods. Being in the South BBQ food is a staple during the summer months, it can also wreck havoc on your teeth. Great Expressions Dental Centers wants to keep your smile beautiful this summer and have shared some great tips on how you can still enjoy summer foods and maintain that great smile and healthy teeth.
Tips From Great Expressions Dental Centers For Keeping Those Teeth Healthy and Sparkling
Take advantage of the veggie platter:
BBQs are not known for being the tidiest meals. When pesky foods such as corn or ribs get stuck in your teeth, grab raw carrots or celery to munch on to help dislodge food that gets stuck in your teeth. It is also proven that firm or crisp food help to clean your teeth as they’re eaten by scraping off plaque and food particles just like toothbrushes and toothpaste! Not into veggies? Keep a travel-sized container of floss handy for those hard-to-reach spots.
Pass the cheese, please:
Enjoy the cheese tray before your meal. The calcium in cheese sticks to your teeth, shielding them from acids in other foods. Cheese can even heal tooth enamel where a cavity is about to form. If you worry about bad breathe, stock up on mints that you can easily pop in your mouth or share with others!
Avoid chips and dips:
Although they are yummy, starches like potato chips, crackers, bread and pasta are as bad as sugars when they are in your mouth. They easily get stuck in the grooves of your molars. While you’re at it, avoid ketchup and dark colored sauces as they can stain your teeth. Instead, opt for bright colored alternatives such as mustard.
Make the main course work for YOU:
Have braces? Scrape the corn kernels off the cob to avoid getting them stuck in-between brackets. If unavoidable, use floss to promptly remove the pesky kernel. While ribs are delicious, they tend to be messy. Pack your own hand wipes before heading out to your next BBQ to avoid a messy mouth and fingers.
By following the tips and advice from GEDC you’ll be ready to share your smile to social media! GEDC is running a “Show Us Your Summer Smile!” contest through the month of July!
PRIZE: Summer Smile Travel Kit includes travel sized mouthwash, floss, toothpaste & toothbrush, along with additional oral care and branded products, valued at $15. AMC Movie Bundles, include 2 movie passes, 2 drink vouchers and 1 popcorn voucher, valued at $27. Grand Prize ‘Spectacular Summer Smile Pack’ including $100 Visa Gift Card, Oral B Electric Toothbrush, Crest Pro Whitestrips & Under Armour Mouthguard, maximum value of $400.00.
You can learn more about this contest by going here, you can enter the contest here, and remember keep those teeth healthy and happy no matter the season.
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