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Boca Raton Cosmetic Dentist

Boo! Halloween Doesn't Have to be Scary for your Smile

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Is Halloween a scary time for your child's smile? It doesn't have to be. Your children can still enjoy their Halloween treats without damaging their teeth if you follow a few simple rules.

1. Avoid the sour and sticky stuff. Sour candies like War Heads, etc. contain a lot of acids plus a lot of sugar and the combination destroys dental enamel - just toss these.
2. Say yes to chocolate. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is actually good for your oral health (in moderation of course). A chocolate bar filled with sticky stuff - not so much!
3. Avoid sticky, gooey candies. The sugar literally sticks to the teeth which hastens tooth decay.
4. Don't let your children graze on their candy throughout the day. The best time to allow candy consumption is right after a meal. Saliva is flowing and will help quickly wash away the sugars and, because they aren't hungry, your child won't eat as much candy!

Have your child rinse their mouth with water or chew some sugarless gum right after eating candy. Don't have them brush immediately, but wait about 30 minutes. This gives the saliva time to restore the dental enamel strength following the sugar attack!

Schedule regular dental cleanings for your entire family and help avoid tooth decay. For more information contact Boca Raton dentist Dr. Kenneth Mogell at 561-394-9000.

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