The holiday season is around the corner, so the end of the year is coming up soon. We don’t want you to miss out on a chance to use your remaining 2025 dental benefits before they expire! In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist talks about starting the holiday season with better smiles, and how we can help!
The Risks the Holiday Season Poses
The holiday season means you will be inundated with foods and drinks that contain lots of sugar and starch, ingredients that can feed harmful bacteria to create plaque and tartar buildup. This buildup then increases the risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease, which can impact the stability of your smile, and cause serious discomfort. But we can offer a few tips for protecting your smile this time of year, and throughout the rest of the year too.
Be sure you enjoy options high in sugar and starch in moderation. Drink water with your meals to help rinse away trapped particles, and also add fresh fruits and veggies to your plate. Options like fresh broccoli, apples, and carrots can help rinse away plaque and trapped food particles as you consume them. Make sure that each and every day you take time to brush and floss properly, and be sure to see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months.
See Our Team for Treatment
You can see our team now for a checkup visit, so we can examine your smile and see if you have issues like tooth decay that we can treat before the holidays arrive. This way, you can greet 2026 with a better smile! In the same visit, our team will also clean the teeth to remove plaque and tartar, which helps protect your teeth and gums against decay and disease. For kids, we could discuss preventive treatments like fluoride and dental sealants to lower their risk of cavities, often months or even years at a time.
Using Your Dental Benefits
If you see our team now, then you have a chance to use your remaining 2025 dental benefits or health savings account funds before they expire at the end of the year. Our office staff can help you understand what you have available, and give an estimate on what portions of your treatment this could potentially cover. We want to help you close out one year and start another with your brightest and healthiest smile, so reach out now to get started!
Schedule An Appointment and Help Your Smile
We would love to help you and your loved ones start the holidays and end the year with better oral health and brighter smiles. Schedule an appointment with Smith Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX, today at 903-455-5750 to learn more about protecting your oral health.