{"id":495,"date":"2022-11-15T16:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=495"},"modified":"2022-11-29T16:17:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T16:17:26","slug":"thanksgiving-specific-oral-hygiene-tips-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-specific-oral-hygiene-tips-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Thanksgiving-Specific Oral Hygiene Tips for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Child smiling at Thanksgiving table with family\" class=\"wp-image-496\" width=\"308\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Picture1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Picture1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child\u2019s teeth do more than complete their smile; they help them bite and speak too! So, as you can imagine, their little chompers are working overtime this holiday season. The good news is that you can give them a little extra TLC with these Thanksgiving-specific oral hygiene tips for kids!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Keep Their Oral Hygiene Routine in Place, Even on Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During fall break, there\u2019s a good chance your child won\u2019t keep up their usual routine of waking up early, having a bedtime, etc. While some R&amp;R is certainly okay, it\u2019s important not to stray too much when it comes to important best practices like brushing and flossing. Even on their non-school days, they need to complete their oral hygiene regimen each morning and evening \u2013 no exceptions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Make Sure Their Other Meals Are Well-Balanced and Smile-Friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving meals aren\u2019t known for being overly healthy, and that\u2019s okay! It\u2019s perfectly fine for your child to indulge in all of their favorite, festive dishes. It is a good idea, however, to keep their other meals well-balanced and smile-friendly. For example, avocado toast with scrambled eggs is a \u201cbetter\u201d option than cinnamon rolls and chocolate milk the morning of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Limit Their Consumption of Added Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since sugar is one of the leading culprits of cavities, it\u2019s important to keep their consumption of it to a minimum. Of course, that might seem like a near-impossible task between Halloween and New Year\u2019s Eve. Luckily, even small changes (like offering them water instead of soda) can make a big difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Encourage Them to Wear a Mouthguard During Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your child enjoy playing football on Thanksgiving? Maybe they are involved in soccer, cheer, dance, baseball, or another extracurricular activity over the long weekend. If that\u2019s the case, then encourage them to wear a mouthguard. This will help protect their teeth from a rogue ball or accidental elbow that would\u2019ve otherwise resulted in a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #5: Schedule Their Second Checkup and Cleaning of 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child hasn\u2019t attended their second <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental checkup and cleaning<\/a> of 2022, then now is the time to schedule their visit! These appointments don\u2019t just screen for cavities; they also remove stubborn plaque and clean the areas of their mouth that they might miss. 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