11/24/2021
Is your Thanksgiving feast healthy for your teeth? Well, yes, and no. While Turkey, yams, pumpkin, and grains provide the protein, calcium, and vitamins essential to strong teeth and healthy gums, the sugar and sticky cheese that pervade so many delicious Turkey Day dishes can sneak in and cause tooth decay and gum disease. Here’s the good news: By drinking plenty of water during the meal to wash away leftover food and by flossing immediately after eating, you can counteract the negative effects of cavity-causing bacteria. So, keep your water glass filled and your floss pick handy so you can eat, drink and be healthy this Thanksgiving!