Gary L. Heller, DDS, PC

IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR to watch a holiday movie or two! We’re so excited to binge-watch all of our favorites, and we want to know which one is yours! Tell us your top pick for best holiday movie in the comments below! #HolidayMovies #CommentBelow #HolidaySeason

WE WANT TO REMIND everyone to wash their hands before cleaning their teeth! Activities like flossing or handling a toothbrush are best practiced with clean hands, especially throughout cold and flu season! #HandwashingAwarenessWeek #WashYourHands #ColdAndFluSeason

IT'S NATIONAL FLOSS DAY, so choose a fighter! What’s the best flossing style? Tell us in the comments below! #FlossingDay #ChooseYourFighter #OralHealth

WITH SO MANY things to be thankful for it was hard to choose just one, but here’s what we’re grateful for this Thanksgiving! Tell us in the comments below what has you feeling blessed this year! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Thankful

A LOT OF BIG HOLIDAYS are right around the corner, and with them comes all our favorite foods and desserts. That’s what makes this the perfect time for a quick reminder of daily oral hygiene dos and don’ts. DO: Brush your teeth twice a day, using a fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush. It may seem counterintuitive to use soft bristles, but hard bristles can damage enamel and gum tissue. ... Clean your tongue. Bacteria builds up there just like on teeth, and it’s a major source of bad breath. We recommend picking up a tongue-scraper if you don’t already have one. Floss daily. If regular flossing doesn’t work for you, give floss picks or a water flosser a try! DON’T: Eat tons of sugar, particularly gradually throughout the day. Try cutting back on sugar and/or limiting sugar intake to mealtimes. Smoke. Smoking is one of the worst things for oral health. Among other problems, it stains teeth and greatly increases the risk of oral cancer. #oralhygiene #floss #teethtips #healthysmile #holidays