Halloween cavities can lead to aching teeth and the risk of infection. Our team wants to help you and your family avoid tooth decay, while still enjoying your trick-or-treat fun! In today’s blog, Contemporary Dental & Orthodontics in Bellaire, TX, talks about protecting smiles from Halloween cavities.
The Onset of Tooth Decay
How do your Halloween and holiday treats lead to tooth decay? When you consume foods and drinks with a lot of sugar and starch, this leaves behind particles that harmful oral bacteria will break down. When this happens, oral acidity will rise and the teeth will be coated in a sticky layer of plaque, which hardens with time into tartar. Plaque and tartar can weaken and erode outer enamel to make cavities possible, leading to painful symptoms and the risk of eventual infection. But we can help protect smiles from Halloween cavities!
Tips for Protecting Smiles From Tooth Decay
First, if you are handing out candy, what if instead you handed out stickers, party favors or other spooky season goodies without sugar in them? If your kids bring home a haul, try to limit them to a piece or two a day, and reserve this for just after dinner, when increased saliva production helps rinse away the sugars. You can also encourage them to consume options that are free of caramel and other sticky ingredients that are harder to remain when brushing and flossing! Some parents even offer kids a chance to trade candy for cash or a small toy, so they trick or treat, but don’t have the increased cavity risk. Finally, be sure you and every member of your family always brush and floss regularly!
See Our Team for a Checkup and Cleaning
Now is a great time to see our team for a checkup and cleaning! You can obtain a clean smile before the holiday season gets too hectic, and end the year with better oral health and a stronger smile. A checkup and cleaning benefits every member of your team, so reach out soon to schedule one and see us. We look forward to helping you and your loved ones enjoy healthy smiles and to protect you all from Halloween cavities. If you have any questions about how we protect smiles from Halloween cavities or about avoiding tooth decay in the holiday seasons too, then reach out to our team today. Better yet, make time to schedule a checkup and cleaning appointment!
Avoid Tooth Decay At Contemporary Dental
Our team wants to help you and your family avoid the onset of tooth decay with better oral hygiene habits and routine visits to our office. To start protecting your smile, call Contemporary Dental & Orthodontics in Bellaire, TX at (713) 668-9119 today.
