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Can Thanksgiving Be Healthy For Your Teeth?
What’s healthier for your teeth than stuffing your entire face with a large meal and then heading in for seconds? Knowing what you’re putting on your plate, for starters.
It can be easy to throw all dietary rules out the window when it’s Thanksgiving time, but here at Gentle Dentistry, we have a few smile-healthy and Thanksgiving-inspired foods (and tricks) you can use. Let’s take a closer look at a few of those suggestions.
No More Casseroles
Green bean and sweet potato casseroles are two staples you will see on almost everyone’s table this Thanksgiving. Although some vegetables are hidden under all the creamed soup, sugar, and marshmallows, there’s more sugar in these dishes than your teeth may know what to do with. Rather than serving these traditional casseroles, try serving fresh vegetables/ That way, you can still enjoy it without worrying about all the cavity-causing sugar that goes with it.
Say Yes To Sweet Potatoes
As long as they’re not completely covered in marshmallows, sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest things for your teeth on the Thanksgiving table. They contain Vitamins A and C which are good for your gum health.
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Say Yes To Pie, Pumpkin Pie That Is
If your Thanksgiving dessert spread consists of pecan pie, apple pie, chocolate pie, and pumpkin pie, then you have many options to choose from. The option that’s best for your teeth, though, is pumpkin pie. Pumpkin typically contains less sugar than other pies, and it has Vitamin A, which promotes healthy gums.
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be all that bad for you. This year, use these tips to help keep your smile looking as clean and healthy as ever. To learn more about how you can take better care of your oral health, contact our Tampa office at (813) 734-7102.
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Dr. Loc Tong and Dr. Angela Rasmussen are the two experienced dentists at Gentle Dentistry, serving the
communities of Tampa, FL.
Loc Tong, DDS, the practice owner, obtained his Bachelors of Science in Biology from Nova Southeastern University, his Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC.
Dr. Tong is proficient in all facets of general dentistry and is particularly interested in implant and cosmetic dentistry. He is an active member of professional organizations, like the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Florida Dental Association. He is committed to serving underserved communities globally.
Angela Rasmussen, DDS, is an alumnus of Niagara University in Niagara Falls, NY, and State University of New York, Buffalo. She completed a General Practice Residency and was Chief Resident at University Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her Fellowship at the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Rasmussen is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, AGD, Academy of Osseointegration, Florida Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, and Hillsborough County Dental Association. She is dedicated to continuous education and has received many industry honors.
Loc Tong, DDS, the practice owner, obtained his Bachelors of Science in Biology from Nova Southeastern University, his Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC.
Dr. Tong is proficient in all facets of general dentistry and is particularly interested in implant and cosmetic dentistry. He is an active member of professional organizations, like the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Florida Dental Association. He is committed to serving underserved communities globally.
Angela Rasmussen, DDS, is an alumnus of Niagara University in Niagara Falls, NY, and State University of New York, Buffalo. She completed a General Practice Residency and was Chief Resident at University Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her Fellowship at the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Rasmussen is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, AGD, Academy of Osseointegration, Florida Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, and Hillsborough County Dental Association. She is dedicated to continuous education and has received many industry honors.
