As the weather begins to cool off and the leaves start changing color, most of us are looking forward to the upcoming fall and winter holidays. It’s the best time of year for spending time with loved ones, keeping up traditions or making new ones, and being grateful. However, with all the seasonal treats and holiday flavored goodies, it’s also a tough time of year for your oral health! Thankfully, a few simple habits and precautions can help keep your smile strong and sparkling. Your Marysville dentist shares six tips for maintaining happy, healthy pearly whites well into the new year.

Whether you have an individual plan or one through your employer, dental insurance can help make taking care of your teeth easy for your overall health and your wallet. Unfortunately, few patients truly understand how to utilize their coverage, leading to wasted dollars each year. If this sounds all too familiar, then read on to learn four ways to maximize your dental insurance benefits!