{"id":330,"date":"2021-12-16T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=330"},"modified":"2022-01-06T01:06:24","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T01:06:24","slug":"harmful-holiday-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/harmful-holiday-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Let These Holiday Foods Harm Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Now that the holiday season is just around the corner, you have so many fun activities planned for you and your family. Whether your favorite activity is to put up twinkling lights around the house, listen to festive music, or do some holiday baking, there is something for everyone to enjoy. However, you don\u2019t want to start the new year with a mouthful of cavities. Here are some holiday treats that you should be especially wary of to support your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Many people find that eggnog is a little bit too sweet and heavy for them to thoroughly enjoy. However, others would say that the holiday season wouldn\u2019t be complete without this sugary treat. It only takes a little bit of time to gather the ingredients and make it from scratch, and it can satisfy your sweet tooth. The problem is that this drink is full of sugar which can lead to tooth decay and other oral health issues if you aren\u2019t careful. If you like to spike your cup with a shot of brandy or bourbon, you could be looking at dry mouth as well. Be sure to only consume this beverage in moderation. If you want to have an adult beverage that isn\u2019t as harmful for your teeth, try having a gin and tonic or stick to lighter beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

They are minty and refreshing, but candy canes are made almost completely out of sugar. They are primarily composed of sucrose, which is common table sugar, and high fructose corn syrup. If you suck on too many candy canes, you will be looking at tooth decay in your near future. You should definitely keep these hard sweets to a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baked Goods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all know that sugary cookies and other baked goods aren\u2019t so great for your health. You seem to see them everywhere this time of year, so they are difficult to avoid. But if you would prefer starting out the new year without a mouthful of cavities, only enjoy these sweets in moderation. It\u2019s a good idea to clean your teeth thoroughly afterwards as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stuffing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It may be the perfect starchy side dish to whichever your preferred protein is. Whether you like to enjoy chicken, turkey, ham, or something else, a spoonful of stuffing complements its flavor like nothing else. The problem with stuffing is that it is very carb heavy. Carbohydrates convert to sugar in the mouth. Ultimately, stuffing is no better for your teeth than sugary sweets are. Keep your portion sizes small. Instead, stock up on vegetables and protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want to start out 2022 with the need for fillings! Be wary of the treats listed above and see your dentist for a regular checkup<\/a>. This way, you can start the new year with a healthy smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Barry R. Franzen<\/a> is an experienced dentist who has been working in the field for over three decades. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry and received his prosthodontic training at the Truman Medical Center. Currently, he is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, American College of Prosthodontics, and numerous other professional organizations. For more information or to schedule a checkup at his office in Milwaukee, visit his website<\/a> or call (414) 543-5432.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now that the holiday season is just around the corner, you have so many fun activities planned for you and your family. Whether your favorite activity is to put up twinkling lights around the house, listen to festive music, or do some holiday baking, there is something for everyone to enjoy. However, you don\u2019t want […]<\/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":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/330"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=330"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/330\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":332,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/330\/revisions\/332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.milwaukeedentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}