Between the festive dishes and delicious desserts, the holidays are a great time for your tastebuds. They aren’t, however, the best season for your teeth. Luckily, you can keep your oral health in pristine condition while still enjoying everything the holidays have to offer. For a few helpful tips on how to keep your teeth healthy this time of year, read on!

The Oral Cancer Foundation currently estimates that roughly 54,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year alone. Since this condition can be fatal if it isn’t detected early on, you might be wondering, “Am I at risk for oral cancer?” If so, keep reading to learn the known risk factors and common warning signs, as well as the important role your routine dental checkups play in early intervention!