Halloween Is Scarier Than You Think!
\nAny day now we\u2019ll be putting on funny costumes, acting a little crazy and eating all kinds of stuff that we shouldn\u2019t. And that\u2019s just the adults! For kids, Halloween can be a fantastic time to have fun and be creative. But unfortunately when all those sticky sugary candies are involved, it can be a dental disaster.
\nThe good news is, Halloween and dental health can mix if you just take a few simple precautions. Here are our suggestions to make Halloween 2010 a success without the cavities!
\nLet you kids know that even though they may come home with a sack full of goodies, there still are some rules to let them both enjoy the treats and keep their bodies healthy.
\nDon\u2019t allow them to overeat. A few pieces of candy each day for a few days is much better than an all-out engorgement. And if they bring home hundreds of pieces, everyone can feel good about donating much of it to a local food bank.
\nAvoid the really \u201csticky\u201d stuff like taffy and caramel corn. This is difficult to remove from the tooth surfaces and can actually damage teeth permanently.
\nMake sure that your kids are brushing three times per day for at least one minute per session. Before bed and after eating candy are \u201cmust-brush\u201d times.
\nEncourage flossing to remove the sticky stuff from between the teeth. If you or your kids aren\u2019t sure how to properly floss, we will gladly give you a lesson! It\u2019s very easy to do once you know how.
\nHave your kids use a fluoride rinse before bedtime. If you\u2019re not sure which is the right one for your child\u2019s age, please ask us.
\nIf your children will be eating candy as they are out trick-or-treating, make sure that they take a small bottle or container of water with them. Rinsing and swishing or even taking small sips of water right after eating candy can prevent things from sticking.
\nHave you considered taking a different route than giving out traditional candy when your doorbell rings? Not only will you differentiate yourself from everyone else on the block, you will be helping your community\u2019s dental heath! Here are a few suggestions from about.com for things to give out other than candy:
\nSugar-free gum
\nVampire teeth
\nHalloween stickers
\nParty favor sunglasses
\nSmall cans of PlayDoh
\nNoisemakers
\nPencils with Halloween erasers
\nHalloween bouncy balls
\nTemporary tattoos
\nSmall bottles of bubbles
\nBe creative! The \u201cDollar Store\u201d is typically full of fun stuff that kids will love without rotting their teeth.
\nSo have fun, enjoy this great time with your family, and do something scary \u2013 as long as it doesn\u2019t involve giving kid\u2019s cavities!!
\nIf you have any questions about how to keep your teeth or your children\u2019s teeth healthy during Halloween or any other time, feel free to give us a call at 978-687-5900. We\u2019re here to help you!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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