Many a man, woman, and child cracks a tooth over the holiday thinking their teeth are made of steel. Squirrels were made for that, not humans. Truth is, under that hard enamel shell is a very sensitive nerve running through a root surrounded by soft living tissue. Crack the shell, and I'm not talking about the nut, and welcome pain. Yes, cracking a tooth is an intensely painful experience resulting in the urgent need for a root canal and crown. Be smart, use a nutcracker!
No explanation really needed, right?
Skip the caramel popcorn balls... crack the cusp of a tooth, crack a molar to the root - there is no dental challenge too hard for a caramelized popcorn ball.
The single greatest cause of dental decay is food (usually sugar) left on or around the tooth. Brushing and flossing is an obvious solution, it removes excess food and cleans the surface of the tooth. But who remembers to bring their toothbrush and dental floss to a Thanksgiving dinner party, other than dentists. You do! :)
We know, it's not Christmas yet, but the day after Thanksgiving someone will bring out candy canes and start decorating your Christmas tree. Don't give in to the temptation to bite down on that candy cane.
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