As Christmas inches closer and closer, you have lots on your mind, a ton to take care of, and you’re doing your best to keep a smile on your face! While there may be a seriously long list to work your way through, the goal is to have a lovely, joy-filled holiday, of course. With that said, our Springfield, OH team knows that though you may already have quite a lot going on, you’ll be much happier come Christmas morning if you have a few smile safe suggestions to add to your collection of holiday-related priorities!

Brush After Your Morning Heyday

There’s something about Christmas morning that makes it seem like absolutely nothing could possibly go wrong! You find yourself the recipient of some heart-warming new treasures, everyone is smiling under heaps of wrapping paper, the light is glittering off of the tree’s tinsel, and all is right with the world! However, in your mouth, if you’ve been making your way through holiday morning donuts, muffins, candies, and more, something not-so-great is happening! You’re exposing teeth to sugars, which means you’re headed toward an increase in acid that contributes to the softening of enamel and decay. There’s an easy fix to make your morning smile safe: Rinse after you eat. Then brush. Problem avoided!

Don’t Use Your Smile To Open Gifts (Or Packages)

When you’re already cozy in your spot, where you plan to stay for the duration of Christmas morning, one thing you don’t really want is to be bothered to get up to find a pair of scissors. So, we remind you, plan ahead for present opening! Otherwise, you may be tempted to do something that isn’t smile safe at all (open packages with your teeth). Your smile isn’t made for this and you could end up with serious damage. Make things easy breezy by remembering that when it comes to gifts, the only way you should use your teeth is to show off your lovely smile in appreciation!

See Us Now (Instead Of Later)

Do you have a toothache? Just a twinge? Some sensitivity? Have we mentioned you need a filling soon? Come in as soon as you can, so your holiday morning is completely free of smile-related concerns.

Get Ready For A Happy, Healthy Holiday!

If you need any type of dental care from us before Christmas, or you simply want some advice, feel free to call! Ready for your checkup in Springfield, OH? Schedule your appointment with North Spring Dental today by calling 937.399.3800.