Every year on Thanksgiving, you get together at your aunt’s place with your family and friends for a day filled with fun and plenty of delicious food. Though you always look forward to these get-togethers, this will be the first Thanksgiving you’ll have with your dentures. With the holiday right around the corner, it’s important to know what foods can damage your restorations so you know what to avoid. To help you navigate the buffet this Thanksgiving, keep reading to learn a few common holiday foods to avoid with dentures.

According to DentaVox, over 60% of people worldwide suffer from dental fear. This has kept as much as 22% of people from attending checkups and cleanings and is a common reason why many people don’t get the care they need. Whether you had a bad experience in the past or are anxious at the prospect of having your teeth worked on, the dentist’s office is one place you don’t need to be afraid of this Halloween. Here are some reasons why the dentist isn’t so scary after all.