I have three girls who have all had braces. That is not cheap! We now struggle with keeping retainers in at night and away from the curious pup! Replacing those is not cheap either! Halloween is next week and I know as a mom I have to be on my toes and have a game plan going into the night or I will have sick kids the next day from too much sugar! Thankfully in our home the Tooth Fairy visits on Halloween night. She is very concerned about their teeth. Don’t worry, I let the girls hide 10 pieces of candy from her before going to bed.
Great Expressions Dental Centers has a few simple tips to make your Halloween a safe and healthy one.
FACT: Sticky candies, such as caramel and taffy, increase the chances of broken brackets the day after Halloween.
TIP: To prevent this from happening to your child, or a neighbor, pass out individually-wrapped stringed cheese instead! Cheese is tasty and its calcium and phosphates help neutralize plaque acid, and ultimately reduces cavities. It will also play nice with brackets.
FACT: 73% of kids ages 2 -5 will eat candy on Halloween. The highest consumption rate, however, is among 6 – 8 year olds, 87% of which eat candy on Halloween.
TIP: Avoid letting your trick-or-treaters fill up on sweets. Before sending your little vampire out to trick-or-treat, let them snack on fruits and vegetables. Jack-o Lantern oranges and carrot fingers are fun and festive snacks for your appetizer table.
FACT: Sweets that are chewy and sticky can get stuck between teeth, leading to tooth decay.
TIP: Be sure to run from gummy candy, sour candies, and taffy. Instead pass out sugar-free lollipops and hard candies, sugar-free gum, and dark chocolate.
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