The festive period is awash with tasty treats that can play merry havoc with your pearly whites so check out these top tips for shiny happy teeth.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get too fruity <\/strong><\/p>\n Often neglected during the rest of the year, dried fruit comes in to its own at Christmas, populating all manner of festive fare such as Xmas puds, mince pies and cake. Beware of this sticky fiend, it loves hanging out between your teeth and causing all kinds of damage.<\/p>\n Cranberries may be healthy little gems and your turkey\u2019s perfect partner but they\u2019re also pretty acidic so munch in moderation.<\/p>\n Tenacious toffee<\/strong><\/p>\n Toffee likes to stick around causing all kinds of damage so why not try the fleeting sweetness of melt in the mouth treats instead. Pass the chocolate!<\/p>\n Have a very cheesy Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n After you\u2019ve eaten all those yummy puds, check out the cheese board. Cheese is your pal at this time of year because it restores the natural acid balance in your mouth.<\/p>\n Take a break<\/strong><\/p>\n We all like to overdo the sweet stuff at the most wonderful time of the year, but while you\u2019re snuggled up on the sofa in front of a super soppy Christmas movie, just remember that your teeth are under attack for up to an hour after\u00a0eating. So lay off that sky high pile of selection boxes and give your biters a break every once in a while.<\/p>\n Go nuts!<\/strong><\/p>\n Pick healthy snacks such as crunchy carrots or nutritious nuts to help prevent plaque formation and sugar damage.<\/p>\n Use the right tools\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Lay off opening beer bottles with your teeth – it will only end in tears. If you do happen to lose a tooth while acting the tough guy either pop it back in the socket or keep it in milk until you see an emergency dentist.<\/p>\n