{"id":179,"date":"2022-03-03T14:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epicfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=179"},"modified":"2022-03-10T20:39:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T20:39:52","slug":"st-patricks-day-4-oral-health-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epicfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/03\/st-patricks-day-4-oral-health-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Enjoy St. Patrick\u2019s Day Without Harming Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For many St. Patrick\u2019s Day, is a great excuse to party with friends and family. Many people do this by filling up on snacks and Irish beer. Even though this day is something that many people get excited about, it poses several oral health risks. Read on to learn about four tips that will help you enjoy this green-themed holiday to the fullest and prevent an unplanned visit to your emergency dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Cut Out the Green Beer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bars, pubs, or other places that serve alcohol often dye their beer green with food coloring in honor of St. Patrick\u2019s Day to give this classic beverage a festive makeover. While this may seem like the perfect way to celebrate the day, it can mean bad news if you want to keep your smile looking bright and white. Even though the greenish look of your teeth may not be permanent, you\u2019ll have to deal with your smile looking discolored for at least the rest of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Go Easy on Stouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stout is a dark, heavy-bodied beer that\u2019s popular in Great Britain and Ireland. This is a commonly enjoyed beverage on St. Patrick\u2019s Day. It contains roasted malts and barley to add to the flavor, but the dark color may rub off on enamel and leave you with stained teeth. The occasional stout is unlikely to do much damage, but drinking them regularly or excessively can ruin the look of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3: Check Out the Acidity of Your Beer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beer is a very acidic beverage and is usually at about a four on the pH scale. Acid eats away at your enamel,  which is the outermost layer of your teeth, and makes you much more likely to develop oral health issues like cavities. If you sip on beer all night long, your will constantly be under an acid attack. Make sure to drink in moderation and brush your teeth before you go to bed to combat this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #4: Stay Hydrated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beer can dry out your mouth, which makes you more susceptible to oral health issues like cavities and gum disease. Make sure to drink plenty of water to keep your mouth well hydrated. Drinking water will also help wash away food particles and harmful oral bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This St. Patrick\u2019s Day, make a point of taking care of your pearly whites with these four tips. You\u2019ll be able to enjoy partying the day away while ending the day with the beautiful beam you started it with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Epic Family Dentistry of Carrollton offers exceptional preventive, cosmetic, emergency, and restorative oral health services. If you\u2019re planning on celebrating St. Patrick\u2019s Day, they can offer tips on how to enjoy the holiday with friends and family while also preventing damage to your smile. If you\u2019re ready to set up an appointment or want to learn more about their many oral health service offerings, call Epic Family Dentistry of Carrollton at (972) 820-7294 or visit their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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