Thanksgiving is a time of joy, family, friends, and delicious food. The pediatric dentists at Pedodontic Associates know that children especially love this time of year. However, with rich turkey, cranberries, and pie to indulge in, Thanksgiving may not always be a joy for your oral hygiene! With offices on Oahu and Maui, Hawaii, the dental care professionals at Pedodontic Associates are dedicated to the communities they serve. If you treat your teeth with extra care during Thanksgiving, you will not have to worry about getting a filling during the rest of the holiday season. 

Below, these expert dentists list three Thanksgiving dental care tips:

• Drink Water: When eating decadent, sweet, and salty foods, drinking water will keep plaque from forming on your teeth. Water washes away debris from food, and it also increases saliva flow, which helps fight cavities.

  

• Brush & Floss: Brushing and flossing are always part of any good oral hygiene routine; however, on Thanksgiving, it's extremely important to get your entire family to floss about 30 minutes after your big meal. If you are at another person's home on Thanksgiving, bring your own toothbrush and floss. Flavored flosses are excellent for children, especially.
• Visit Pedodontic Associates For A Cleaning: After Thanksgiving, the children's dentists at Pedodontic Associates will give your child's teeth an extra squeaky clean. Long meals and rich desserts are very bad for the teeth, and it's so important to keep your child's mouth healthy. Good health habits start young!

To learn more about how you and your family can maintain oral health over the Thanksgiving holiday, visit Pedodontic Associates online or call (808) 487-7933 for Aiea, (808) 735-1733 for Honolulu, and (808) 877-0066 for Kahului. The best pediatric dentists on Oahu and Maui cannot wait to meet you and your family.