{"id":1063,"date":"2019-10-22T03:01:40","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T03:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1063"},"modified":"2019-11-01T03:05:15","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T03:05:15","slug":"5-tips-to-protect-your-child-from-troublesome-halloween-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-protect-your-child-from-troublesome-halloween-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Protect Your Child from Troublesome Halloween Cavities!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We all know that Halloween is known for the consumption of\nloads and loads of candy. While this may be a child\u2019s dream come true, there\nare consequences of overindulging in sweet treats. One of them is the development\nof cavities. So does that mean that your child has to skip all the festivities?\nYour dentist says, \u201cNo.\u201d As you continue reading, you\u2019ll learn about 5\nHalloween candy tips that will protect your little one\u2019s oral\nhealth<\/a> while allowing for a joyous evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Danger of Overeating Candy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The primary issue with candy is that it\u2019s made from simple sugars,\nwhich rapidly convert to glucose after consumption. What\u2019s worse is that sugar\nis the favorite food of bacteria. Thus, when there is leftover residue from\neating candy, the microorganisms gather in the area to feed. As the sugar-glucose\nis digested, acids are released that can lead to cavities, which are tiny holes\nin the enamel (the protective outer layer of the teeth).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent this from happening, some simple steps need to be\ntaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #1 \u2013 Set Some Limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re going to let your child eat candy on Halloween\nnight, the easiest way to defend his or her teeth against the attacks of oral\nbacteria is to set some limits. Before the evening gets underway, you and your\nchild can come to an agreement on how much candy can be eaten. This is also a\ngreat time to explain the threat that excess sugar consumption poses to his or\nher oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2 \u2013 Encourage More Water Drinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While drinking the right amount of water is essential for\nstaying hydrated, it offers other benefits. One of them is that it helps to flush\nthe mouth of debris left behind after eating. Thus, it\u2019s a great idea to keep\nextra water on-hand for your child to drink on Halloween night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3 \u2013 Step Up the Dental Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental hygiene should always be a priority, but it\u2019s\nespecially important around Halloween. By encouraging your child to brush and\nfloss at least two times a day, his or her teeth can be protected from cavity\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #4 \u2013 Keep Some Gum Handy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chewing gum between snacks helps to stimulate saliva\nproduction, which is a natural way to bathe the mouth to remove leftover candy\ndebris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #5 \u2013 Schedule a Dental Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Either before Halloween or immediately after, it\u2019s a great\ntime to schedule a dental visit. The following processes will help to ensure\nyour child\u2019s teeth and gums are protected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n