{"id":20,"date":"2023-11-22T17:31:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T17:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/?p=20"},"modified":"2023-12-05T17:31:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T17:31:39","slug":"holiday-treats-that-can-hurt-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/holiday-treats-that-can-hurt-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Holiday Treats That Are Jolly for Your Tastebuds, But Not Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This time of year is filled with festive drinks, delicious pies, and peppermint-flavored everything; it\u2019s no wonder it\u2019s earned the nickname \u201cseason of sugar!\u201d To help keep your teeth strong<\/a> and your gums infection-free, it\u2019s important to be selective about the foods and drinks you indulge in. With this in mind, keep reading for five holiday treats that can hurt your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Candy Canes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you love trying the latest, craziest flavors or you stick to the classic peppermint ones, these seasonal staples can spell \u201cyum\u201d for your tastebuds and \u201cdisaster\u201d for your teeth. After all, there\u2019s no good way to enjoy them. If you bite into them, you can crack a tooth. If you suck on them, you continually expose your teeth to sugar, increasing your risk of developing a cavity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popcorn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around this time of year, popcorn gets topped with milk chocolate, cinnamon sugar, and caramel. Although this certainly makes this treat even more delicious, it also makes it more harmful for your teeth. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to stick to air-popped popcorn, keeping an eye out for kernels in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggnog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you had to guess, how much sugar do you think is in eggnog? The average is 15-17 grams, but some have upwards of 20. Yikes! That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to stick to water as much as possible and, when you do indulge, opt for a sugar-free kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cranberry Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since cranberries contain essential vitamins and nutrients, you might think that this is a healthy side. However, the added sugar content in cranberry sauce might surprise you, and it can certainly increase your chances of ending the holiday season with a cavity or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This one might not be surprising since \u201csugar\u201d is in the name. Although you don\u2019t have to avoid this delicious dessert entirely, it is a good idea to only indulge in a cookie or two for the sake of your oral health. Once you\u2019re done, make sure to brush and floss your teeth thoroughly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Roel Valadez, Jr.<\/a> earned his dental doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio before undergoing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at UT Health San Antonio. Ever since, he\u2019s used his education and training to help his patients achieve healthier, happier smiles! If you have a question for him about your oral health \u2013 whether it\u2019s how to keep your teeth healthy during the holidays or which foods you should steer clear of \u2013 don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with him via his website<\/a> or by phone at (361) 664-3057<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This time of year is filled with festive drinks, delicious pies, and peppermint-flavored everything; it\u2019s no wonder it\u2019s earned the nickname \u201cseason of sugar!\u201d To help keep your teeth strong and your gums infection-free, it\u2019s important to be selective about the foods and drinks you indulge in. With this in mind, keep reading for five […]<\/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-20","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20\/revisions\/22"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcst.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}