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Dental Halloween Concerns

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Halloween and Your Teeth

Yes it that time of year when everyone inundates our children with candy sandy and more candy. Not only do the kids bounce off the walls from the sugar surge but they are bombarding their teeth with all these wonderful sticky substances. Yes chocolate is good for your soul but it can be bad for your teeth. So in honor of National Dental Hygiene month which is celebrated in October let’s address some protect to our children’s pearly whites.

Most importantly is after eating this gourmet junk food to have them brush their teeth. Getting the sticky stuff off soon after eating will prevent the bacteria, which cause cavities, from have the food source to cause decay.

While brushing isn’t everything adding the element of flossing to the game raises the likelihood of eliminating
cavities and the pain the accompanies this disease.
Try to get the kids to chew more gum or drink liquids as an alternative to stick foods. The gum will stimulate saliva and help again to cleanse the mouth of these nasty cavity bugs.

If you should have any questions regarding oral hygiene and your home care, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 561-394-9000. We will be pleased to schedule you and your child an appointment for a comprehensive examination to be sure that Halloween hasn’t taken a bite out of your teeth!

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.