{"id":324,"date":"2023-11-09T05:13:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T05:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=324"},"modified":"2023-11-27T05:14:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T05:14:16","slug":"how-to-cook-a-tooth-healthy-thanksgiving-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/09\/how-to-cook-a-tooth-healthy-thanksgiving-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook a Tooth-Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_6507009511.jpeg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving spread on a table\" class=\"wp-image-325\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone knows\nthat the secret to a great Thanksgiving is good food. You might already have in\nmind what you want to make this year, but if you\u2019re interested in protecting\nyour oral health through the holiday season, there are a few more\nconsiderations you may need to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To show your\nfamily how thankful you are for them, you can come up with a Thanksgiving\ndinner that can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preserve their oral health<\/a>. Here are a few tips you may want to\nkeep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Starches to a Minimum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people\nare well aware of the effects that sugars can have on the teeth, but the truth\nis that starchy foods can be just as much of a problem. Starches are broken\ndown by the saliva into simple sugars, which are consumed by the bacteria in\nthe mouth just as quickly as those you\u2019d get from sweets. Foods like stuffing\ncan be nasty on your teeth, so you may want to limit how many you put on the\ntable this Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make it Filling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of\nsaliva, its role in the mouth is to break down food particles and neutralize\nthe pH of the mouth. This is vitally important to long term oral health, but as\nyou may imagine, it takes a while for your mouth to do this effectively. If\nyou\u2019re snacking constantly, your saliva may not have time to do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To discourage\nsnacking, you can make Thanksgiving dinner nice and filling. Make substantial\nand delicious foods that will leave people too full to even think about\nsnacking for the rest of the day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nvegetables aren\u2019t always people\u2019s favorite part of Thanksgiving, when they\u2019re\nprepared well they can absolutely steal the show. They can also be great for\nthe teeth; green vegetables contain vitamins essential for bone growth. Not to\nmention they\u2019re much healthier than pie and stuffing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have\nto compromise a great Thanksgiving for the sake of good oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep these\ntips in mind to keep your family and their teeth in great condition through the\nholidays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Eduart\nShkurti has been practicing dentistry for nearly two decades, and he feels it\u2019s\nhis responsibility to use his extensive clinical expertise for the benefit of\nothers. That\u2019s why he makes every patient feel welcome in his office, and\nprovides them with everything they need to be in excellent oral health. Dr.\nShkurti originally studied dentistry in Albania before moving to the U.S.,\nwhere he received his degree from the University of Southern California. He is\na member of the American Dental Association and the New York Dental Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have\nany questions about how to maintain excellent oral health, he can be reached at\nhis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (718) 806-1662.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows that the secret to a great Thanksgiving is good food. You might already have in mind what you want to make this year, but if you\u2019re interested in protecting your oral health through the holiday season, there are a few more considerations you may need to make. 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