It's that time of the year when ghosts and ghouls take over the streets and would make you shriek every time you bump into them. But what's the scariest thing you can experience during Halloween? Cavities! If you're a parent, you will likely be more worried of toothache threats than Halloween tricks.
Sweets are eerie-sistable to kids. They can surely devour everything inside their loot bags all at once. So might as well be more prepared to protect your kids against the treacherous tooth decay. The following dental tips will help you and your kids get through the season without being dreadful after over horrific cavities:
- Dental hygiene - This is your ultimate dental protection against the sinister act of tooth decay. Do your regular brushing and flossing to prevent it. You may also use ADA approved mouthwash for extra protection since oral rinsing between brushing prevents bacteria accumulating and acids to damage tooth enamel.
- Avoid hard and sticky candies - You don't want your kid to look spooky for the rest of his life because of cracked teeth. Teeth are strong but chewing on hard candies can chipped or break them. While sticky candies like taffy can go in between the teeth which may be hard to brush off.
- Drink lots of water - Encourage them to drink lots of water every after they nibble a treat. It can help rinse off the sugar and minimize its contact with the enamel.
- Avoid or Limit Sugary Drinks - Skip on sodas, sweet juices, or even flavored water for they could add up on their sweet intake.
- Candy after meals - Let them snack on their candy loots after mealtime since saliva production is at its peak during and after taking a full meal. Saliva can keep the acid balance in your mouth while it helps rinse away bacteria. You may provide them sugar-free gums too and let them chew it after meals to encourage saliva production.
Face your fear! You can stay on top of cavity prevention even in the most sugary time of the year. Don't let cavities scare you. Just follow the above mentioned tips and you can contact Oyster Point Dentistry for more tips or schedule a dental checkup. Happy Halloween!
