Chuseok Holiday Oral Health Guide for Children and Parents / Chuseok Clinic Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

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There are so many foods that are a must for Chuseok.

Songpyeon, Korean sweets, galbi, jeon, and more.

The traditional holiday foods that are generously prepared

look appealing and taste great,

but they can place a considerable burden on dental health.

In particular, sticky and chewy foods can easily cause

wear, cracks, or fractures in teeth,

and damage prosthetic dental work and natural teeth.

Today, while enjoying delicious food during the long Chuseok holiday,

let’s look at oral health tips that can help you enjoy it

without worrying about your teeth.

Watch out for cavities in children!

During the holidays, people often end up eating a wider variety of foods

and more than usual.

In particular, sticky snacks such as songpyeon, rice cakes, and Korean sweets

can easily get stuck between teeth and promote bacterial growth.

During the holiday, it is a good idea to make sure your child brushes their teeth

right after eating snacks.

✓ Brush within 30 minutes after eating snacks

✓ Use fluoride toothpaste

✓ Choose fruit or nuts instead of sticky snacks

Protect your parents’ oral health!

Older adults have weaker teeth and gum health,

so extra care is needed when eating holiday foods.

In particular, when using prosthetics such as dentures or implants,

hard foods like meat or yeot can damage them

or injure the gums.

If gum bleeding or gum inflammation after the holiday is left untreated,

it can worsen into periodontitis,

so it is a good idea to get a checkup after the holiday ends.

✓ Cut food into bite-sized pieces

✓ If using dentures, be sure to clean them after eating

✓ If you feel gum bleeding or pain, visit the dentist immediately

✓ If a prosthetic comes loose, store it cleanly and visit the dentist

Holiday oral care tips for the whole family!

To help the whole family maintain oral health during the holiday,

the following action list is important.

✓ Be sure to brush after meals

✓ Remove food particles between teeth with floss

✓ Eat fiber-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables as well

What if you travel abroad during the holiday?

These days, if the holiday is long like this Chuseok one,

many people also travel abroad with their families.

Nothing is more frustrating than sudden tooth pain

or problems with prosthetic dental work while traveling overseas.

In particular, for those with prosthetics such as implants or crowns,

we recommend a dental checkup before traveling.

✓ Visit the dentist before your trip to check your dental condition

✓ Bring appropriate oral care items

✓ If brushing after meals is difficult, use mouthwash / rinse your mouth

✓ Check whether your travel insurance covers dental care in case of sudden pain

If you feel any discomfort in your teeth during the holiday

or there are areas that are difficult to manage,

please visit the dentist promptly after the holiday ends.

Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

will be closed on 10/5(Sun) ~ 10/7(Tue),

but will be open as usual on 10/8(Wed), the substitute holiday, and 10/9(Thu), Hangeul Day.

We will also provide normal treatment on both weekend days of that week,

so please refer to this when making reservations and visiting.

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