Yet, while we love the many holiday sweets as much as the next person, the fact remains that they can do a heck of a number on one's teeth. For instance, candy canes may be Santa's sweet of choice, but like any sugary sweet that dissolves in your mouth, they can be exceptionally tough on the teeth. Further still, many kids and grown-ups alike find themselves unable to resist the temptation to bite off a piece, which can lead to cracks or chips in teeth. If you really love candy canes, there's nothing wrong with a bit of indulgence - particularly around the holidays - but definitely try to enjoy in moderation. It's also a good idea to wash out your mouth with water and brush afterwards.
Of course, at Hamlin Dental Group, we want you to enjoy all that the holidays have to offer, which is why we want to share some options for sweet holiday treats that will do little harm to your teeth -
- Fruit Filled Yogurt - Yogurt with fresh bananas, strawberries and blueberries won't just taste better than your average fruit cake, but it will also be much easier on your teeth!
- Pear Parfait - a sugar free pear parfait can be made with a little sugar-free whipped topping, some granola for crunch and perhaps even a drizzle of syrup for flavor and color. Healthy, flavorful and full of holiday cheer!
- Sugar free Jello and cool whip. Red and green sugar free jello, spiced with a dollop of cinnamon cool whip is a relatively healthy and utterly festive Christmas treat that will leave you feeling refreshed and filled with spirit.
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