The holiday season comes with a dilemma. One the one hand, you want to enjoy all the season has to offer, from homemade cookies to candy canes, fruit cake, and any number of other treats. But you also want to keep your smile healthy, too. How is that possible, you might be wondering, when there will be no shortage of parties from now until the end of the year—including office parties, church parties, family get-togethers, nights out with friends?

The good news is it’s more possible than you may realize. By keeping just a couple of tips in mind, you can preserve your smile and avoid tooth decay and gum disease.