It is that time of the year in India when festivals begin and follow one after the other till the years ends- starting with Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali etc. During festivals, we end up eating a lot of sweets and snacks. Maintaining good oral hygiene becomes extremely importatnt to maintain a healthy smiles for ourselves as well as our family members especially children. Here are some tips to follow for preventing Dental problems during and after on-going festivals- 1)Twice daily tooth-brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste, 2) Frequent rinsing during the entire day, (3) flossing or water-flossing and (4) Self-Monitoring of teeth especially for all age groups at home, to look for dark/black spots or food lodgement and visiting the dentist before pain actually starts (5) Regular dental check-ups make sure that dental problems are at bay. Best Regards to all of you for the upcoming festivals of 2026. Wishing each one a healthy smile.