Halloween is almost upon us, and your child may be giddy with excitement over the chance to go trick-or-treating. This popular holiday can be full of fun, but the candy that kids come home with are typically packed with sugar. This, of course, is not good news for your child’s smile. You can certainly find ways to limit just how much candy your kids will eat, but preventive care is still of particular importance. Brushing and flossing can be vital to protecting young smiles. If your child’s adult back teeth have arrived, having sealants placed can offer big preventive benefits.
Finding Ways To Limit The Amount Of Sugar Your Child Consumes On Halloween
When your child comes home from trick-or-treating with a goodie bag stuffed with treats, they will almost certainly be excited to dig in. Limiting the candy they are allowed to eat, and making sure they understand why sugar is harmful to their teeth, can help limit the risk of developing cavities. If your child is younger, and new to brushing and flossing on their own, this may be a time when you want to check in and make sure they are doing a thorough job.
Why Daily Oral Care Is So Important
When your child comes in for a routine dental exam, they receive expert care. That being said, daily care is vitally valuable if you want them to keep free of tooth decay. Our teeth contain many harmful strains of bacteria, and our diets can provide those bacteria with sugar to feed on. Taking the time to brush and floss properly will remove harmful bacteria and food debris, which keeps the risk for decay lower.
You Can Count On Expert Dental Care For You, And Your Child, At Allen Family Dental
At Allen Family Dental, we want to make sure our patients enjoy healthy, happy smiles all year long. While Halloween can be a particularly tricky time, good dental habits can help keep your child’s smile safe. If you want to set up an appointment for yourself, or for your child, with Dr. Torrens-Parker or Dr. Lizardi, call Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, today at (469) 342-6644. Located in Allen, we also proudly offer our services to patients from Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Fairview, and all surrounding communities.
