Over the next month, our bodies are likely to take a battering as we indulge in fatty, sugary, rich foods, our alcohol intake goes up a few notches and late nights become the norm in the run up to Christmas.
And while many of us can see the obvious effects of festive season over-indulgence in the form of weight gain and a generally tired appearance, there’s one part of our bodies that we rarely give a second thought to – our teeth.
This time of year is particularly troublesome for our teeth and also our breath, but how many of us think about our oral hygiene routine during the festive season?
Not only could we be paying the price come January, but at the time of the year when we’re likely to be getting up close and personal in the form of hugs, dancing with friends and family, and kisses under the mistletoe, many of us could be putting people off without a second thought.
Take the office Christmas party for example. Research released by Wrigley shows that nearly a third of adults have romantically kissed a work colleague, with one in six adults seeing their office Christmas party as a good opportunity to make a move on one of their colleagues!
But if your plan is to make a move on the office cutie for a kiss under the mistletoe then be warned; over 70% of people say bad teeth or bad breath would be their biggest turnoff if they were to kiss someone at this year’s work party, with over a quarter ranking fresh breath as the most important factor when preparing for the Christmas bash.
So, to be sure your breath is fresh and your teeth are in top form ready for the festive season, visit your dentist or hygienist to ensure everything in your mouth is as healthy as can be, and don't forget to brush and floss as normal over the festive season - even chewing sugar free gum is a great way to remove debris and freshen your breath after your Christmas meal.
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