Diwali 2023: Dental health dos and don'ts to follow during the festive season

Diwali festivities are here, and the intake of sugary treats can threaten your dental health. Here are dos and don'ts to follow during festive season.

Published on: Nov 04, 2023 6:00 AM IST

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"We are all geared up for the festive season. But having a healthy mouth during the festive season is one such need that people tend to ignore. Many of us tend to overindulge in sugary foods and sugary beverages during festivals. This can lead to a series of problems such as tooth decay, bad breath, or food trapped between the teeth," says Dr Surbhi Bhatia L, Chief Dentist, CEO of Lifeberries Health. Dr Surbhi shares some dental health tips for festive season to protect your teeth from decay and damage.  (Shutterstock)

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Rinse your mouth, right after you eat. This will remove residual food particles that can build up on your teeth which could contribute to dental problems.  (Instagram)

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No Indian festivity is complete without sweets, but we have been told since childhood that sweets are bad. This is because sweets contain a high level of acid, which is just as bad as sugar and can lead to tooth decay if left behind in the mouth. The presence of sugary foods for longer duration encourages harmful bacteria to grow in your mouth and these bacteria produce acid which can eat away at your teeth. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep foods like sugared gum in your mouth for as short time as possible.  (Shutterstock)

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Chewing gum can also be helpful in cleaning your teeth. Try chewing sugar-free gum, as it is a good way to reduce the stickiness of food in your mouth.  (Shutterstock)

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Limit sugar intake from fruit juices and other beverages and if you can drink through a straw, it can reduce the effect on your teeth.  (Unsplash)

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For those who use dentures, it is important to ensure cleaning the false teeth and rinse the mouth properly.   (Facebook/@jenningssheriff)

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Do not use your teeth to tear off gift wrapping or to tear the price tag off your new clothes. This may damage or chip your teeth  (Freepik)

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If you are staying away from home for the festivities, make sure you can brush and floss with your travel toothbrush, mini toothpaste, and dental floss.  (Shutterstock)