{"id":631,"date":"2023-10-20T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=631"},"modified":"2023-10-25T03:37:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T03:37:36","slug":"halloween-oral-health-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/halloween-oral-health-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Avoid Oral Health Issues on Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Well, it\u2019s late October once again. You know what that means \u2013 Halloween is right around the corner! Soon enough, you\u2019ll see trick-or-treaters going door-to-door for sweets and other goodies. As a parent, though, you should be careful on the 31st. Your child could get dental problems<\/a> if they go overboard on the treats. Luckily, your Temple dentist can help you avoid that outcome. Here are four Halloween oral health tips your child should follow for the holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Only Have Candy at Mealtimes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a night of trick-or-treating, many kids want to end Halloween with a candy binge. Still, gorging on sweets isn\u2019t a smart move. It\u2019ll just expose your child\u2019s teeth to large amounts of tooth-decaying sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding Halloween candy, it\u2019s better if your child only has it at meals. They\u2019ll benefit from the extra saliva their mouth makes while eating lunch or dinner. With more of the liquid present, more candy leftovers and cavity-causing acids will get washed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steer Clear of Certain Candies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your child returns with their Halloween haul, ensure they avoid certain sweets. Some types of candy are worse for teeth than others. As such, help your kiddo steer clear of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n