Dental Care Tips For Halloween

Halloween revolves around candy, costumes, and trick-or-treating. It’s important to remember the dangers that Halloween can pose to your teeth. While candy is a staple of Halloween, it can increase your risk for cavities and tooth decay.

Candy and trick-or-treating are a big part of Halloween, but they can also be bad for your teeth! Here are some dental care tips to keep in mind during the holiday of sweets and fun:

• Give your child water to drink between trick-or-treating stops. This will help keep candy and sugar to a minimum.
• Try to sneak vegetables into healthy party snacks for a healthier treat everyone can enjoy. Carrots, celery, cucumber, and other crunchy veggies are great choices for this.
• If you’ll be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, choose sugar-free candies or treats without a lot of sugar.
• Don’t forget about your oral health routine once the festivities are over. Brushing and flossing twice a day is still important, even with all the sugar in Halloween candy.
• Have your dentist take a look at your and your child’s teeth after the big night is over. They’ll be able to check for any signs of tooth decay or other issues.

Halloween Candy and Chocolate

When children trick-or-treat, they most likely will not be thinking about their teeth! Make sure to encourage your children to eat their candy or chocolate in small portions to avoid overindulging on these sweet treats. Brushing teeth after eating sugary candies will help remove some of the plaque and bacteria from their teeth. You can also offer your child sugar-free gum as a treat to protect their teeth in between meals.

After eating too much candy, try to avoid drinking water and instead try to rinse your mouth with plain water. This will help wash away any lingering particles of food in your mouth and prevent dry mouth. Drinking water soon after eating sweets can also increase tooth sensitivity due to enamel erosion caused by the high acidity of sweets and water combined together.

If you experience tooth pain after indulging in Halloween treats, make sure to contact our dentist in Pasco as soon as possible at [phone] to schedule an appointment before the issue worsens. We will be able to give you tips to protect your teeth and recommend the best treatment for your tooth pain.

If you want to learn more tips to maintain good oral health, visit Discount Dental at 2735 W Court St, Pasco, WA 99301. You can also reach us at (509) 212-9227.