Here are some tips and ideas this holiday season to protect your most valuable asset; your smile

1. An electric toothbrush

If you haven’t got an electric toothbrush already, now is the time to brush up on what’s out there and invest in one.

Look for a model with a removable rather than a fixed head. Doing this allows the head to be replaced when the bristles start to turn outwards and means the brush doesn’t have to be binned when this happens.
For people looking to really go all out when they go electric then the Philips Sonicare Toothbrush is for you. This often retails at $ 50 but with features like a massage setting it is the most popular electric toothbrush.
At the other end of the price scale are electric products such as the Wisdom Deep Clean Micro Power Toothbrush. This has less whistles and bells than the Sonicare but does retail at under 7.50

2. The world’s ‘best’ toothpaste

If you are going to upgrade your toothbrush then you should upgrade your toothpaste as well. Oral-B made a lot of buzz in July when they released their Pro Expert Toothpaste and, with great fanfare, it was quickly known as being “the best in the world”.
But there is a catch the prices.  Have you ever hear the saying ‘you get what you pay for?” This also includes toothpaste. At launch, Pro-Expert cost around$5.45 for a 75ml tube compared to rival Colgate Total Advanced’s cost to $3.75 for a 100ml tube. Different people require different toothpastes – ask your us about which toothpaste is right for you.

3. Sports mouth guards

Mouth guards have certainly been in the news this year with several England rugby players being fined for wearing sponsored ones in the World Cup.
These devices are used to prevent injury in contact sports such as hockey, rugby and football. Wearing one can increase your enjoyment of these occasionally rough-and-tumble sports. It also looks very professional as well.
Inexpensive mouth guards such as the Shock Doctor Gel Max for around 23.30 You can also seek a dentist who is willing to take an impression of your teeth in order to create a custom-made mouth guard.

4. Delicious food and drink

With a little planning there is no reason why you can’t consume tasty food and drink which is healthy for your teeth over the Christmas period. Treat yourself to a Christmas hamper of foods which are good for your oral health and you can approach the festive season with increased confidence.
Researchers suggest that Green tea is good for preventing plaque and decay. Studies suggest that it can also reduce bad breath – a nice thought to know for people who like to kiss under the mistletoe.
On the food front, cheese is something which is fine for your smile. Whether it’s crumbly or hard, cheese can help balance your mouth’s pH and produce saliva; killing the bacteria which lurk around the mouth. Here's a fun fact; turkey contains phosphorous which helps create our bones system and makes teeth stronger and healthier by protecting from teeth decay.
Have a great Christmas!

La Mesa Village Dental will be closed from the 23rd of December through the 2nd of January so if you want to get perfect holiday photo friendly smile please call us or fill out a form online to book an appointment now!

Have a great Christmas!