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Holiday Foods that Bring the Gift of Cavities

November 3, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

If you’re adding these holiday food favorites to your list, keep in mind they are holiday foods that cause cavities and opt for a low sugar version.

If you’re looking forward to a snooze after your holiday meal, don’t forget to brush before your nap. There’s no shortage of holiday foods that cause cavities. Letting all that sugar sit on your teeth for long periods of time can lead to tooth decay!

Keep your oral health habits strong this holiday season. Keep an eye out for low-sugar alternatives if you encounter these cavity-causing culprits:

If you’re adding these holiday food favorites to your list, keep in mind they are holiday foods that cause cavities and opt for a low sugar version.

For even more foods that are dentist-approved, click here.

Filed Under: Holiday, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Oral Health

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