Halloween is an exciting time of year for your child. The thrill of going door to door and collecting endless amounts of candy makes Halloween a favorite holiday for kids. However, Halloween can be a tough time for your child’s teeth. Here are a few tips for keeping your child’s teeth healthy this Halloween.
Drink Water.
Make sure you give your child water while they’re eating candy. Water works to wash away the excessive amounts of sugar from the teeth. Stay away from juice or sugary drinks such as pop. The fluoride in water strengthens their enamel helping reverse the effects of tooth decay.
Brush immediately after eating candy.
We know this may be common sense, but it’s a good reminder. Make sure to have your child brush their teeth after eating candy to clean any excess sugar or food particles from the teeth.
Stay away from hard candy.
If your child eats candies such as caramels, they tend to be harder to chew. Hard candies can get stuck in between the teeth and stay for hours, encouraging tooth decay.
We know Halloween is a fun time of year for your child. Following these easy tips will help keep their teeth healthy and clean while they enjoy all the candy from the night! We suggest making an appointment for your child after Halloween for their routine cleaning. Call us today!