Halloween season is here, and the holidays will be right behind. Which means you and your kids will be inundated with sugar, which is a recipe for tooth decay and infection. In today’s blog, your team at Riverside Dental Group talks about how to enjoy Halloween and avoid cavities!
Sugar and Tooth Decay
How does sugar lead to tooth decay? Well, this ingredient tends to cling to the teeth, and is then consumed by harmful oral bacteria. When this happens, the levels of oral acidity in your mouth rise, and plaque coats the teeth. Plaque buildup, which hardens into tartar eventually, can then weaken and erode outer enamel to make cavities possible. You develop painful sensitivity and toothaches, and risk infection and other complications. But we have a few tips for enjoying Halloween and avoiding cavities, and these tips also apply to the upcoming holiday season!
Tips for Enjoying a Cavity-Free Holiday
To enjoy Halloween and avoid cavities, be sure you and your family enjoy your treats in moderation. Limit yourself to only a piece or two a day, preferably just after a meal and with a glass of water. The combination of water and increased saliva productions helps rinse away sugar particles. You also need to brush and floss daily, which can remove stray food and drink particles, including sugar, and better protect your smile.
Parents could also consider allowing their kids the chance to trade candy for a small amount or money, a toy, or an outing, so they enjoy their trick or treating adventure, but do not have to worry about increased cavity risks.
Children’s Dentistry and More
Now is a great time to see us! Before the spooky season and the holidays, we could help you avoid tooth decay with a checkup and cleaning. We can examine smiles of all ages, and address concerns we find. We also clean the teeth to remove harmful plaque and tartar completely. For kids, we could also offer fluoride and dental sealants to better protect their smiles from cavities. If you have any questions about how we help kids of all ages enjoy Halloween and avoid cavities, then contact our team today to learn more and get started!
Riverside Dental Group Offers Family Dentistry
A few simple changes to your routine can help you avoid tooth decay during the spooky season. To learn more about avoiding Halloween-related tooth decay, then please call:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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