{"id":212,"date":"2016-11-30T18:52:35","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T18:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drakevotodds.com\/?p=212"},"modified":"2016-12-02T18:53:51","modified_gmt":"2016-12-02T18:53:51","slug":"month-dentist-owasso-encourages-better-oral-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.votodds.com\/blog\/month-dentist-owasso-encourages-better-oral-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"This Month, Dentist in Owasso Encourages Better Oral Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.votodds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock_000047683428_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"patients trust the dentist in owasso \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.votodds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock_000047683428_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.votodds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock_000047683428_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.votodds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock_000047683428_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>We know you\u2019ve got a lot of things on your mind this time of year, but there\u2019s never a good excuse for ignoring your oral hygiene. And during the holiday season, when sweet treats and snacks abound, it\u2019s especially important to stay on top of your oral health. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.votodds.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Owasso has some special tips for keeping your teeth and gums in good shape during November and December!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Watch out for dangerous treats<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love holiday sweets as much as anyone else, but some of them are just no-nos for your teeth. Popcorn balls, toffee, and peanut brittle? Move to the next item, please. We see a number of dental injuries around this time of year thanks to people indulging in their favorite tooth-breakers. The holiday season is also known for its cream pies and moist cakes &#8212; why not indulge in those, instead? Just make sure you\u2019re brushing your teeth thoroughly at night and in the morning to remove sugary acids. Brushing after every meal would be even better. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Develop the flossing habit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not quite time for your New Year resolutions, but why not get started a little early? It\u2019s crucial that you maintain good brushing and flossing habits during the holiday season. So if you\u2019re not in a regular flossing routine yet, try the following steps to develop a good habit. They say it takes two weeks to make something stick, so start today and you could be flossing like a champion before the end of the year! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the floss somewhere you are sure to see it every night, so you can\u2019t claim forgetting as an excuse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep track of your progress on a calendar. It\u2019s a visual record that can help you see how much of a difference you\u2019re actually making. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get everyone else in the family involved, too. Accountability is necessary for developing any good habit. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have other tips for getting into a flossing routine? Please feel free to share them with us! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Stock your own home with healthy holiday treats<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To protect your and your family\u2019s oral health during the sweetest time of year, stock your own pantry with low-sugar treats. Take some time to find new, guilt-free (but delicious) treats to add to your holiday tradition. These <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/healthy\/photos\/healthy-holiday-baking\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy holiday desserts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are sure to have the whole family smiling! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Schedule a teeth cleaning in Owasso<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To really boost your oral hygiene this month, schedule a checkup and cleaning at Drake &amp; Voto. Our dental hygiene team will remove the plaque and tartar that cause cavities and gum disease, and your dentist will check for the presence of these and other issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have dental insurance but haven\u2019t received two checkups and cleanings in 2016, that\u2019s even more incentive to schedule an appointment. It\u2019s completely covered under your plan! Make the most out of your investment in dental health and boost your smile health at the same time. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.votodds.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to schedule an appointment today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know you\u2019ve got a lot of things on your mind this time of year, but there\u2019s never a good excuse for ignoring your oral hygiene. 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