{"id":344,"date":"2016-10-13T21:09:50","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T21:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.njsmile.com\/?p=344"},"modified":"2016-10-13T21:09:50","modified_gmt":"2016-10-13T21:09:50","slug":"edison-dentists-holiday-foods-are-bad-for-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/edison-dentists-holiday-foods-are-bad-for-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Edison Dentists: Holiday Foods are Bad for Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s a fact. What you put in your mouth either hurts your oral health or helps it. Unfortunately, the holiday season is loaded with good and bad dietary selections. Edison dentists, Dr. Steven J. Resnick and Dr. David A. Rosenfeld, and their staff can arm you with good information to navigate this happy and food-filled time of the year. What holiday foods are bad for your teeth, and what ones are good?<\/p>\n

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The Bad News First<\/h3>\n

The holidays can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease if you are not careful. Yes, the season is busy and fun, but don\u2019t neglect proper daily brushing and flossing at home. Plus, if you have an end of year routine exam and cleaning scheduled with Dr. Resnick or Dr. Rosenfeld, keep the appointment! Preventive dental care reduces plaque and tartar build-up and catches oral health issues before they become complex and expensive.<\/p>\n

That being said, you also should remember that poor dietary choices abound at the holidays. That doesn\u2019t mean don\u2019t eat a piece of Grandma\u2019s holiday fudge, or don\u2019t enjoy that glass of red wine. It does mean you should think before you indulge, and limit sugars, starches and staining foods. Increase what\u2019s beneficial.<\/p>\n

Food to limit or avoid are:<\/p>\n