Enjoy Hansik Deliciously with Healthy Teeth

The Korean holiday of ‘Hansik’ is approaching.

Along with Seollal, Dano, and Chuseok, Hansik is a holiday with a long tradition. Hansik, which falls on April 6, is also called Cheongmyeongjeol and refers to the 105th day after the winter solstice. In particular, it is known as a day when fire is not used.

Looking at the origins of Hansik, which came from China, the story is as follows. During China’s Spring and Autumn Period, there was a man from Jin named Jie Zitui. Jie Zitui had been misunderstood by Duke Wen at the time and was living in hiding in the mountains. Later, Duke Wen regretted his mistake and urged him to come down from the mountain, but he did not, so a fire was set. As a result, Jie Zitui is said to have burned to death under a willow tree with his elderly widowed mother. It is truly a sad story.

After that, Hansik has maintained the custom of eating food cold, as the name means ‘cold’ and ‘food.’

However, if your dental health is not good, it may be difficult to enjoy Hansik. Problems such as tooth sensitivity caused by tooth aging or issues caused by periodontal disease can interfere with enjoying delicious food. Therefore, it is important to maintain dental health.

Dental specialists recommend implant procedures that can protect and treat teeth when problems arise due to tooth aging or periodontal disease. An implant involves placing a titanium implant into the teeth and gums, which can restore tooth function.

It would be truly sad if your teeth hurt or you had lost teeth and could no longer enjoy delicious food, right? There is a reason why dental health has long been said to be one of the five blessings. If you have painful teeth, visit a nearby dental clinic for treatment and enjoy the Hansik holiday deliciously with healthy teeth! 🍲🦷✨