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Good Habits for Healthy Teeth in the Winter Months

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With the holidays and winter months fast approaching, it's good to be mindful of protecting your teeth throughout the season. With low temperatures, sugary foods and treats galore, it can be tricky to be mindful of our oral health. But the constant snacking, cold weather and not properly maintaining your oral hygiene could cause long term damage. Here are some of the ways that you can protect your teeth this winter!   Brush Your Teeth After Eating Sticky and Sugary Foods   As we all know, the holidays tend to bring a plethora of sweets, treats and food that contain a high amount of sugar and can stick to your teeth. Though it’s important to enjoy yourself with the seasonal treats, it’s good to try and limit the amount you eat. Moderating the number of festive treats will hugely help protect you from tooth decay and tooth pain.   More importantly, when you do partake in eating sticky cakes and chocolates, make sure that you brush after. This will help fight off the sugar