The festival of lights, Diwali, is a time of happiness and family reunions, accompanied by a plethora of tasty sweets and snacks. Whether it is laddoos and barfis or crunchy namkeens, it is difficult to resist the festive sweets that make the party so unique. But if you do not follow the necessary precautions, even this oral pleasure can be costly to your health. Shaad Aesthetics is confident that you can have fun during the festive period while also keeping your teeth safe. The following are the effective but easy-to-follow dental care tips in order to have a healthy smile during Diwali.
It’s natural to indulge in sweets during Diwali, but moderation is the key.The sweet foods also give a perfect habitat to the bacteria in the mouth, which produce acids that dilute the tooth enamel and lead to the creation of cavities. Rather than snacking all the time, have your sweets during a meal. This will minimize the occurrence of sugar assaults on your teeth and also enable your mouth to counter acids better.
Sweets do not have the same effect on your teeth. Sweet items such as jalebi, gulab jamun, and caramel are sticky and thus are more likely to remain between the teeth longer, potentially causing decay. Even harmful, hard candies can be damaging since they can remain in the mouth, where they may even lead to chipping of the teeth in case they are bitten into. Use dry fruits, dark chocolate, or sweets prepared using jaggery rather than those that are more harmful to your teeth.
Consumption of soft drinks such as cola, sweetened juices, and alcohol is common during the celebrations, especially during the festive season. These drinks are also acidic and may wear away your teeth. Keep water as your best friend this Diwali. Water not only aids in cleaning food particles and sugars but also keeps your mouth wet, and bacteria can not multiply. You can wash your mouth with plain water after eating sweets, and this is a big difference.
You might be tempted to miss brushing before going to bed because of the late-night parties and gatherings, but it is the most important time to brush your teeth. Have a toothpaste that contains fluoride and brush your teeth twice a day, as well as floss. This aids in cleaning the teeth that have food particles that stick between the teeth and cannot be removed by a brush, which can cause plaque to build up.
If you’re at a party and don’t have access to a toothbrush, chewing sugar-free gum can be a quick fix. It stimulates saliva production, which naturally helps clean the mouth and neutralize acids.
This Diwali, go on and eat your sweets and revelations without damaging your mouth condition. Moderation: Save your teeth by practicing moderation, good hygiene, and going to your dentist with a post-festival check-up. The brightest smile is the best thing you can wear this season of holidays--so guard it and make your joy shine.