Happy holidays!
We all love food during the holidays, but here at Northwest Children's Dentistry, we want to make sure all the food doesn't add up to dental problems for your kids. Here are a few tips to enjoy holiday food and keep your healthy smile:
- Brush more often as needed. If your family goes to a holiday party and eats a lot of sugary treats, make sure to brush more often to reduce build-up on your teeth.
- Keep down your juice intake. We recommend no more than 4 to 6 ounces of juice for your child per day, although during the holidays it's understandable if you splurge a little. But if you drink, say, 10 ounces of juice one day, try to limit the next day's intake.
- Watch out for popcorn. Holiday and movie popcorn are delicious this time of year, but little slivers of popcorn can easily get stuck in between your gums and teeth. Make sure to floss your children after eating popcorn.
- Stay active! It's easy to get involved in eating, but sometimes exercise can fall to the wayside. Try to keep your kids active as much as possible. You can always offer some fun activities like basketball or soccer during a family get-together.
As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to help you manage all your children's dental needs. Feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522 if you have any questions.
About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists
Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!