{"id":2307,"date":"2012-12-20T16:45:59","date_gmt":"2012-12-20T16:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peterpatedds.com\/?p=2307"},"modified":"2014-09-17T15:57:16","modified_gmt":"2014-09-17T19:57:16","slug":"prepare-your-mouth-for-mistletoe-surprises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/prepare-your-mouth-for-mistletoe-surprises\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare Your Mouth for Mistletoe Surprises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2308\" alt=\"boy and girl kissing under the mistletoe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/boy-and-girl-kissing-under-the-mistletoe.jpg\" width=\"262\" height=\"196\" \/>Are you hoping to catch someone <strong>under the mistletoe<\/strong> this season? Kissing under the branches and berries of a mistletoe sprig has been a worldwide tradition for generations, perhaps longer (the origins of the ritual are vague). Many people still find the tradition fresh and exciting every year, and you may be among those surprised with a kiss. If so, you\u2019ll want to ensure that the person kissing you remembers the moment for the right reason. <b>Atlanta dentist<\/b> <a title=\"Atlanta General Dentist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Peter Pate<\/a> gives you these tips to ensure that your mouth remains kissable and ready for those mistletoe surprises.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tips to a Kissable Mouth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To\u00a0<strong>keep your breath consistently fresh<\/strong>, your toothbrush and floss are your best friends. Oral bacteria, the culprits that bring tooth decay and gum disease, can also bring\u00a0<a title=\"Atlanta Dentist on Morning Breath\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/atlanta-pate-morning-breath\/\">bad breath<\/a>. <b>Brushing and flossing your teeth<\/b> at least twice a day will help control the bacterial population, inhibiting the number of germs available to pass gas in your mouth.<!--more--><\/li>\n<li>Bacteria are not the only <b>reason for bad breath<\/b>. Strong foods, like onions and garlic, can also leave an unflattering impression. Unfortunately, these foods are metabolized and their stench passed to your lungs, where you will breathe it out until it dissipates on its own. If you happen to munch on a clove of garlic, sugarless gum and sugarless mints can help mask the odor.<\/li>\n<li>While embarrassing on its own merits, bad breath can often signify a deeper issue. For instance, <a title=\"Family Dentistry in Atlanta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/services.html\" target=\"_blank\">tooth decay and gum disease<\/a> can cause your breath to sour. Respiratory infections, diabetes, and some forms of cancer can also affect the body\u2019s normal function, and persistent bad breath can be a symptom of these and other diseases. Visit your <b>Atlanta dentist\u2019s office<\/b> at least every six months, or more often if Dr. Pate recommends, allowing him to inspect your mouth for early signs of disease. Early detection and treatment of dental issues may reduce the need for invasive dental work. \u00a0This may also prevent an awkward surprise kiss this holiday season!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>We Can Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To learn more, contact <a title=\"Atlanta Dentist's Office\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dentistry in Buckhead<\/a> at (404) 266-9424 to schedule a consultation with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Pate<\/a>. We proudly serve patients from the Buckhead area, as well as Sandy Springs, Lenox, Brookhaven, and the greater Atlanta area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atlanta dentist Dr. Peter Pate gives you these tips to ensure that your mouth remains kissable and ready for those mistletoe surprises. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,14],"tags":[46,48,49,135,152,171,526,527,590,591,635,636,758,759,780,1088],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2307"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2640,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307\/revisions\/2640"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}