Happy Halloween - Tips to Help Avoid Tooth Decay

Submitted by whistlerdental on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 11:01

It is that time of year again! Time for the kids, and some parents, to get dressed up and head out for a night of trick-or-treating. We do know that it is not realistic to try to encourage the kids to not go out to get candy, so here are a few tips to help prevent tooth decay! For both young and old trick-or-treaters!!!

  1. Don’t allow your kids to overeat candy, and in particular the extra sugary pieces.
  2. Ensure that your children are brushing 3 times daily
  3. Encourage flossing to extract candy that is stuck between your child’s teeth
  4. See that your kids are using an “age – appropriate” mouthwash prior to bed time
  5. Avoid “sticky” candy like carmel corn and taffy altogether as the sugar becomes harder for saliva to wash away
  6. Give your kids sugar-free gum to encourage less consumption of sugary candy

Paying extra attention to your child’s oral hygiene and exercising moderation will greatly decrease your child’s chances of developing tooth decay!

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!!