Tammy Davenport, a dental expert over at About.com gives us several tips for avoiding tooth decay and cavities this Halloween.
Mrs. Davenports’ suggestions may seem like common sense to you and I, but we often fail to think about the importance of good oral hygiene around the Halloween Holiday.
So what does Davenport suggest we do to prevent tooth decay on Halloween?
1) Don’t allow your kids to overeat candy, and in particular the extra sugary pieces
2) Ensure that your children are brushing 3 times daily
4) Encourage flossing to extract candy that is stuck between your childs’ teeth
3) See that your kids are using an “age-appropriate” fluoride mouthwash prior to bedtime
5) Avoid “sticky” candy like carmel corn and taffy alltogether as the sugar becomes harder for saliva to wash away
6) Give your kids sugar-free gum to encourage less consumption of sugary candy
Paying extra attention to your child’s oral hygiene and exercising moderation will greatly decrease your childs’ chances of developing tooth decay this Halloween.
To read the original article written by Tammy Davenport, please visit her informative dental care mini-site at About.com Dentistry
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Reader Comments
Samuel Hershey August 10th
I think to avoid tooth decay not just during halloween holiday is to be disciplined enough in having good oral health. Dentists Bartlett said that parents should not only be concerned with their children’s teeth during halloween. They should also be cautious of it from the very beginning. They added that feeding their children with nutritious food, also helps to maintain good oral health.
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