Follow This Guide To Avoid Halloween Cavities!

When kids go trick or treating, they often don’t think about what they’re picking and choosing: they just reach their hand in and grab as much as they can! Also, it’s hard to control what type of Halloween candy people are going to offer at the door. This is where the parent comes in. When you and your child get home, go through the candy together to sift out their favorites and get rid of the rest. Sometimes kids get way too much candy, just for the fun of it, but actually eating all that candy is so unhealthy for their teeth. You also will want to remove any hard or sticky candies. Hard candies stay in your mouth longer because the idea is to suck on them. This increases the likelihood of cavities forming because the sugars and bacteria have a longer chance at latching to your teeth.

Brushing twice a day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride is important to keep in mind every day, but especially around Halloween season. You should be sure to make sure the toothbrush isn’t worn or frayed. Flossing once a day will also help. A lot of the time, bacteria will form in between the teeth and cause them to decay, especially with Halloween candy. This is why it’s important to get in between there and the gum line with flossing.