Dear Patients & Friends,

The holiday season is full of joy, treats, celebrations, and cameras capturing every moment. With so much happening, it’s easy for oral health routines to slip. But with a few simple habits, you can keep your smile bright, healthy, and photo-ready all season long. Sip sugary drinks in moderation, stay consistent with brushing and flossing, choose tooth-friendly treats, and drink plenty of water to support your oral health. Avoid using your teeth to open packages or bite hard candies, and take advantage of end-of-year dental benefits to schedule cleanings or whitening before the new year. With these easy tips, you can enjoy the holidays while keeping your smile healthy, confident, and photo-ready.

Here are our dentist-approved tips to protect your smile:

1. Sip Smart During Festive Gatherings

Holiday favorites like hot chocolate, cider, wine, and seasonal coffees are delicious—but often high in sugar and acidity.
Try this: drink water between sips, avoid all-day sipping, and use a straw for cold drinks to protect enamel.

2. Stick to Your Daily Routine

Busy schedules = easy to skip brushing and flossing.
Holiday Routine Reset: brush twice a day for two minutes and floss before bed. A travel toothbrush in your bag is a game changer this time of year.

3. Choose Smile-Friendly Treats

Sticky and hard candies cling to teeth and increase the risk of cavities.
Better options: dark chocolate, cheese boards, nuts, and fresh fruit.

4. Drink Water Throughout the Day

Winter dehydration reduces saliva—the mouth’s natural defense against bacteria.
Carry a water bottle, and aim for 6–8 glasses daily to keep your smile fresh.

5. Avoid Common Holiday Tooth Injuries

Teeth are not tools! Opening packages, biting hard candies, cracking nuts—these things can lead to unexpected dental visits. Let tools do the work this season.

6. Use Your End-of-Year Benefits

Now is the time to make the most of your remaining dental benefits.
Our team is here for:

• Preventive cleanings
• Whitening before holiday photos
• Gentle restorative care
• In-house Wellness Plan options for patients without insurance

Start 2026 with a healthy, confident smile.

7. Thinking About a Brighter Smile for the New Year?

Ask us about our whitening options or schedule a quick polish visit—simple enhancements can make a big difference for holiday photos and events.

A Note of Gratitude

This season, we are especially grateful for the trust you place in us. Caring for your smiles year after year is a privilege we do not take lightly. From our entire team at Adey Family Dentistry, thank you.

Wishing you a joyful, healthy holiday season filled with plenty of reasons to smile.

Warmly,
The Adey Family Dentistry Team

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