{"id":344,"date":"2020-02-14T00:04:48","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T00:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=344"},"modified":"2020-02-28T00:04:57","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T00:04:57","slug":"best-ways-love-teeth-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/best-ways-love-teeth-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways to Love Your Teeth This Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_88856714__1582848493_69633.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_88856714__1582848493_69633-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Happy, loving couple with beautiful smiles\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_88856714__1582848493_69633-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_88856714__1582848493_69633-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_88856714__1582848493_69633.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Happy Valentine\u2019s Day! This time of year is all about celebrating love and showing others how much you care about them. As you choose between different flower bouquets and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, don\u2019t forget to make good decisions for your oral health! Whether you\u2019re celebrating Valentine\u2019s Day with family, friends, someone special, or your pet, you\u2019ll want your smile looking and feeling its best! Here are some quick tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/about-us.html\">your family dentist<\/a> on how to show your teeth some love this February.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Keep Your Breath Fresh During Your Dinner Plans<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re going out to a fancy restaurant or enjoying a lovingly prepared homemade meal, don\u2019t let bad breath ruin your night. While sharing a delicious seafood or Italian dinner with your date can be romantic, sharing the bad breath it may cause is decidedly not. To keep your breath fresh all night long, keep a small toothbrush or bit of floss with you. After savoring your meal, take a quick moment to excuse yourself and clean out any leftover food particles hiding between your teeth or in the back of your mouth. For an extra boost, you can pop in a mint or take a quick swish of mouthwash to give your smile an extra clean, fresh feeling.<\/p>\n<h2>Indulge Your Sweetheart\u2019s Sweet Tooth the Healthy Way<\/h2>\n<p>Although sticky, chewy, sugary sweets may hold a special place in our hearts, it\u2019s important to remember that they can be dangerous for teeth and dental work. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t indulge in some tasty treats during this sweet time of year! Here are the best choices for you and your loved one\u2019s smile:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fresh fruits: <\/strong>Instead of flowers, why not say \u201cI love you\u201d with a bouquet of creatively arranged fresh fruits? You can try your hand at cutting up the fruits into shapes like hearts or flowers, or simply present them in a beautiful bowl or container.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dark chocolate.<\/strong> Are you surprised to see chocolate on this list? Dark chocolate contains some beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, and it\u2019s less sugary than white or milk chocolate. Be sure to pass up any chocolates with sticky or chewy fillings that could stick to your teeth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft candies.<\/strong> While conversation hearts and pink lollipops may be a popular choice on Valentine\u2019s Day, these hard candies wear down the enamel and weaken your teeth. Softer choices like peppermint patties and peanut butter cups are safer for your smile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Commit to a Great Relationship with Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n<p>To really show your teeth some love this February, make a commitment to getting a dental checkup and cleaning twice a year. Regular, routine visits are the best way to keep your oral health on track and your smile sparkling. Your dentist can spot issues like cavities, gum disease, and other health conditions before you can see or feel them. This allows them to treat little issues before they become larger problems that need extensive dental work. With regular checkups and the other tips listed above, you can keep your smile happy and healthy all year long.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><em>At Antoon Family Dental in Plano, TX, we want to help you fall in love with your smile. With cozy patient amenities and state-of-the-art technology, we are proud to provide excellent oral healthcare while prioritizing your comfort. Whether you need a quick checkup, more extensive dental work, or anything in between, Dr. Sam Antoon can help you achieve and maintain optimal oral health. To learn more tips for taking care of your teeth, he can be contacted at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or <strong>(972) 267-5000. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Valentine\u2019s Day! This time of year is all about celebrating love and showing others how much you care about them. As you choose between different flower bouquets and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, don\u2019t forget to make good decisions for your oral health! Whether you\u2019re celebrating Valentine\u2019s Day with family, friends, someone special, or your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/344"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=344"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/344\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":346,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/344\/revisions\/346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}