{"id":5610,"date":"2025-12-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/?p=5610"},"modified":"2026-10-22T16:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:39:26","slug":"christmas-dental-tips-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/oral-health\/christmas-dental-tips-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Look after your smile this Christmas: \ud83c\udf84 tips from Cl\u00ednica Dental Acosta Cubero \u2728"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can already feel <strong>Christmas<\/strong> in the air at our clinic in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/4kcs2y3mIKmxlrKTb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga<\/a><\/strong>. It&#8217;s a time of smiles, get-togethers and tables full of treats, but it&#8217;s also a risky time for your <strong>oral health<\/strong>. Changes to your routine and all that extra sugar can take their toll if we&#8217;re not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/clinic\/\">Cl\u00ednica Dental Acosta Cubero<\/a><\/strong>, we want you to enjoy the festive season without any unexpected trips to the dentist. Here&#8217;s our quick guide to our Christmas dental tips, so your smile shines as brightly as the fairy lights. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The turr\u00f3n dilemma: hard or soft? \ud83c\udf6b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweets take centre stage, but watch how you eat them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hard turr\u00f3n (Alicante style):<\/strong> The risk here is <strong>chipped or broken teeth<\/strong>. Don&#8217;t use your front teeth to bite it; break it up with your hands and chew with your back teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soft turr\u00f3n and candied fruit:<\/strong> These are very <strong>sticky<\/strong> and cling to the enamel, increasing the risk of <strong>tooth decay<\/strong>. Try to brush as soon as possible after eating them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chocolate:<\/strong> If you can, go for <strong>dark chocolate<\/strong>. It contains less sugar and has antioxidant properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Drinks and stains: the water trick \ud83c\udf77<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red wine, cava and fizzy drinks can stain your enamel or increase sensitivity because of their acidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The golden rule:<\/strong> Alternate glasses of water with your drinks. Water balances the pH in your mouth, stimulates saliva and helps &#8220;rinse away&#8221; pigments and sugars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Don&#8217;t give your toothbrush a holiday \ud83e\udea5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know long lunches and dinners tend to drag on, but going to bed without brushing is a big mistake. With all that extra sugar, the bacteria are having a party too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re eating out in <strong>Torre del Mar<\/strong>, take a travel kit. If you can&#8217;t brush, rinse with water or chew xylitol gum to stimulate saliva.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Take extra care if you wear braces or aligners \ud83d\ude2c<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>With braces:<\/strong> Steer clear of very hard or sticky sweets (nut brittle, toffee) to avoid brackets coming loose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>With Invisalign:<\/strong> Remember to take out your <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/treatments\/invisalign-orthodontics\/\">Invisalign clear aligners<\/a> to eat and drink (except water). And most importantly: <strong>don&#8217;t wrap them in a napkin!<\/strong> It&#8217;s the easiest way to lose them. Always keep them in their case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Sensitive to cold? \u2744\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Low temperatures and ice-cold drinks can cause discomfort if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/treatments\/\">sensitive teeth<\/a>. Try breathing through your nose to warm the air before it reaches your teeth, and consider using a desensitising toothpaste over these weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look after your smile this Christmas and enjoy the festivities in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga \ud83e\udd1d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From all of us at <strong>Cl\u00ednica Dental Acosta Cubero<\/strong>, led by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/medical-team\/meet-dr-inmaculada-acosta\/\">Dr Inmaculada Acosta<\/a><\/strong>, we wish you a very happy festive season. Enjoy yourself, eat well and laugh a lot, but don&#8217;t forget your daily oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If anything unexpected comes up or you&#8217;d like to get your mouth in shape before the holidays, <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/book-your-appointment\/\">book an appointment: we&#8217;re here to look after you<\/a> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/4kcs2y3mIKmxlrKTb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Merry Christmas and a happy New Year full of healthy smiles!<\/strong> \ud83c\udf84\u2728<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can already feel Christmas in the air at our clinic in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga. It&#8217;s a time of smiles, get-togethers and tables full of treats, but it&#8217;s also a risky time for your oral health. Changes to your routine and all that extra sugar can take their toll if we&#8217;re not careful. 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