{"id":363,"date":"2023-03-26T23:08:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-26T23:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=363"},"modified":"2023-03-26T23:09:01","modified_gmt":"2023-03-26T23:09:01","slug":"enjoy-st-patricks-day-without-harming-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/enjoy-st-patricks-day-without-harming-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Smile from St. Patrick\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-7080374-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Couple celebrating St. Patrick\u2019s Day\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-7080374-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-7080374.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>St. Patrick\u2019s Day is known for epic celebrations, which often include a lot of alcohol. It\u2019s easy for things to get a little out of hand as you join Irish pride festivities. However, a hangover isn\u2019t the only thing you should be worried about. Although it\u2019s only one day out of the year, St. Patrick\u2019s Day can be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/emergency-dental-care.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bad news for your smile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You don\u2019t have to skip celebrating or risk your pearly whites. Here\u2019s how you can enjoy the holiday while safeguarding your smile.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and Your Oral Health<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know that drinking a lot of alcohol can inhibit your actions and mental state, but it can also affect your oral health. Whether you drink occasionally or frequently, alcohol is linked to many dental concerns, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tooth Decay<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many alcoholic drinks contain sugar, fruit juice, or mixers, which can erode enamel. Not only are they acidic, but they also contain sugar that feeds cavity-causing bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tooth Stains<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark-pigmented drinks can stain your enamel. You can be more susceptible to discoloration because alcohol temporarily weakens your enamel, allowing residue from foods and beverages to seep into the pores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A Dry Mouth<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol can lead to dehydration easily, which can cause your mouth to become dry. A dry mouth is a perfect environment for harmful oral bacteria to get out of control quickly, increasing your risk of decay, infections, and bad breath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gum Disease<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol affects your body\u2019s ability to heal and fight infections, which can make you more susceptible to gum disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep Your Smile Healthy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much of a good thing can be bad. It\u2019s best to limit your alcohol consumption and drink responsibly. Your dentist also recommends following a few tips to protect your teeth and gums during St. Paddy\u2019s Day, like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use a Straw:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drink alcohol through a straw to limit its contact with your teeth to avoid stains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don\u2019t Sip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Although you don\u2019t want to chug your drink, don\u2019t sip your beverage for many hours because you\u2019ll expose your teeth to cavity-causing sugar more often.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Drink Plenty of Water:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Water will keep you hydrated to combat the effects of alcohol. It will prevent your mouth from getting too dry. It will also cleanse your mouth in between brushing and flossing to remove residue from your teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chew Sugarless Gum:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chewing sugarless gum will increase saliva production to help keep your mouth clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brush and Floss:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Although you might be tired after a long night of partying, don\u2019t forget to brush and floss your teeth before heading to bed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to have good luck to keep your smile healthy. Give your teeth and gums the attention they deserve while enjoying the celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About Dr. Benjamin Geller<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/meet-the-doctors.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Geller<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> earned his dental degree at the University of California at San Francisco and has regularly continued his education in many specialties, like implant dentistry, full mouth reconstruction, and cosmetic dentistry. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Board of Prosthodontists. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through our website or call (323) 621-3730.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Patrick\u2019s Day is known for epic celebrations, which often include a lot of alcohol. It\u2019s easy for things to get a little out of hand as you join Irish pride festivities. However, a hangover isn\u2019t the only thing you should be worried about. 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