Valentine’s Day is Tomorrow!

You know what that means, chocolates are flying off the shelves! Dr. Jennifer Wells is thrilled to hear that chocolate is the main choice on Valentines. Dr. Wells got all her staff chocolate for Valentine’s Day!  As we have to remember any indulgence is key to maintaining a healthy mouth, it is also important to remember that all chocolate contains sugar, which leads to cavities. The main importance is rinse with water after eating chocolate. So if we must have candy tomorrow, and we MUST, chocolate is Dr. Wells’ choice.

Benefits of chocolate:

It melts quickly and sits on the surface of teeth a shorter amount of time than sticky candy.

It has been tied to decreasing stroke.

Chocolate boosts heart health.

It MAY fight diabetes.

Chocolate offers some protection from UV damage from the sun.

It can improve your vision because it helps blood flow.

It makes you smarter.

Now, we don’t know about you but that’s more than enough reasons to dive into that heart-shaped chocolate goodness! First Impressions Family Dentistry hopes you have a great Valentine’s Day filled with love and chocolates!

But remember, moderation is key and rinse your mouth with water after you’re done.