{"id":949,"date":"2023-10-26T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/?p=949"},"modified":"2023-11-01T16:00:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T16:00:47","slug":"holiday-hors-doeuvres-that-are-smile-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/26\/holiday-hors-doeuvres-that-are-smile-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Festive Foods: 5 Hors D\u2019oeuvres That Your Dentist Approves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Typically, holiday festivities are filled with apple pie, mulled wine, and other sugary treats. While they are certainly delicious, they also are a recipe for cavities. That\u2019s why you should consider having holiday hors d\u2019oeuvres that are smile-friendly instead! If you\u2019re unsure where to begin, read on for a few ideas that your dentist<\/a> will approve of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hard-Boiled Egg Snowmen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eggs are a great source of Vitamin D, which is essential to keeping your bones and teeth strong. Carrots are another smile-friendly food because their crunchy consistency helps remove food particles and plaque from your teeth. Good news: you can incorporate both with hard-boiled egg snowmen. Simply stack two hard-boiled eggs and use a small carrot for the nose!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tree-Shaped Spinach Artichoke Frittatas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leafy greens, like spinach, are filled with lots of essential vitamins and minerals. However, not everyone is a fan of the taste. That\u2019s okay \u2013 you can sneakily add it to the plate in a frittata! This hors d\u2019oeuvre easily comes together with some tree-shaped molds. Plus, there is the added bonus that eggs are a great source of Vitamin D and milk is a great source of calcium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese Reindeer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This hors d\u2019oeuvre is incredibly versatile because you can use any cheese you have. Simply cut your block of cheese into triangles (or buy a cheese that\u2019s already in that shape) and add a pretzel to each side of the top. Then, add a red grape on the pointy end for the nose. This rich-in-calcium snack will sure to have your guests and your dentist smiling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tree-Shaped Pita Bites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make this hors d\u2019oeuvre, cut your pita into triangles and then add some guacamole on top. Next, grab all of your favorite toppings for the \u201cornaments,\u201d, like grilled onions, fresh tomatoes, and sour cream. You\u2019ll end up with a delicious snack that is packed with nutrients to keep your teeth and gums healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Olive Penguins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Similar to the hard-boiled egg snowmen, you can assemble this festive treat by simply stacking one black olive on top of another. Then, use some cream cheese to fill the inside, a carrot for the nose, and a toothpick to hold it all in place. While the olive will bring the flavor, the cream cheese will bring the calcium!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Celebration Family Dental of Carrollton<\/a> is a top-rated dental practice, and it\u2019s largely due to the fact that we genuinely care about each and every person who visits us! Whether you need to schedule your next checkup or you want some advice on how to keep your smile healthy during the holiday season, we\u2019re here to help because we want you to enjoy pristine oral health both now and years from now. So, if you have a question for us or you\u2019d like to schedule an appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with our team via our website<\/a> or by phone at (469) 694-3766<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Typically, holiday festivities are filled with apple pie, mulled wine, and other sugary treats. While they are certainly delicious, they also are a recipe for cavities. That\u2019s why you should consider having holiday hors d\u2019oeuvres that are smile-friendly instead! If you\u2019re unsure where to begin, read on for a few ideas that your dentist will […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/949"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=949"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/949\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":951,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/949\/revisions\/951"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=949"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=949"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=949"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}