The holiday season is here — and while it’s a time for joy, celebrations, and festive treats, it’s also a time when many Hamilton families unknowingly expose their teeth to extra risk. At Fletcher Dental Centre, your trusted Hamilton dentist on Rymal Rd, we want to help you enjoy the season while keeping your smile healthy, bright, and cavity-free.
From sugary holiday desserts to last-minute dental emergencies, here’s how to protect your teeth and enjoy a confident holiday smile this December.
🎄 1. Holiday Foods That Can Hurt — or Help — Your Smile
The Christmas season brings cookies, chocolates, candy canes, and sticky treats — all of which increase cavity risk. Sticky candies cling to enamel, while sugary drinks feed harmful bacteria.
Better options include:
- Cheese and nuts (strengthen enamel)
- Fresh fruits
- Water between meals
- Dark chocolate instead of sticky sweets
Our Hamilton dental team often sees a spike in cavities in January, so being mindful in December goes a long way.
🎁 2. Don’t Forget to Brush and Floss (Even During Busy Holiday Schedules!)
Parties, travel, and late nights make it easy to skip brushing — but that’s when plaque forms fastest. Stick to brushing twice daily and flossing once each night.
If you're travelling, pack:
- Travel toothbrush
- Extra floss
- Mini mouthwash
- Sugar-free gum for after meals
Good habits keep your smile bright and healthy throughout the season.
❄️ 3. Professional Whitening for Holiday Photos
December is one of the most popular months for whitening treatments as families prepare for Christmas photos and gatherings. Fletcher Dental Centre offers safe, professional whitening options that can brighten your teeth by several shades while protecting enamel.
If you're planning holiday photos in Hamilton, consider scheduling whitening early — spots fill quickly!
🎄 4. Protect Your Teeth From Holiday Stress and Grinding
Holiday stress can increase nighttime teeth grinding (bruxism), leading to jaw pain, chipped teeth, and headaches.
Our Hamilton clinic provides:
- Custom nightguards
- Bite analysis
- TMJ-relief solutions
A nightguard is one of the best Christmas gifts you can give yourself for long-term oral health.
🎅 5. Avoid Dental Emergencies This Holiday Season
The holidays are one of the busiest times for emergency dental visits in Hamilton due to cracked nuts, broken crowns, or biting hard candy.
If a dental emergency occurs, call Fletcher Dental Centre immediately — we accommodate urgent cases whenever possible.
⭐ 6. Start the New Year With a Fresh, Healthy Smile
Use December as your reminder to schedule your January dental cleaning and checkup. Starting strong sets the tone for the rest of your year.
📍 Visit Fletcher Dental Centre This Holiday Season
Whether you need a cleaning, whitening, or emergency care, we’re here for you this Christmas.
Fletcher Dental Centre
📍 1962 Rymal Rd E, Hamilton, ON L0R 1P0
📞 (905) 692-3003
Enjoy the holiday season with confidence — and a bright, healthy smile!