We want to help you and your family enjoy Halloween without fearing the onset of cavities. With a few simple changes to your daily routine, you can lower your risk of tooth decay during Halloween and the holidays to come. In today’s blog, your team at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury talks about enjoying Halloween in Shrewsbury, MA, without the fear of cavities.
How Halloween Could Cause Tooth Decay
How do your treats and favorite holiday cakes and cookies cause tooth decay? The answer is sugar. When you consume foods and drinks that contain a lot of sugar, then harmful oral bacteria will break them down and consume them. When this happens, the teeth are coated in a thin layer of sticky material known as plaque. Over time, this hardens into tartar. Plaque and tartar can weaken and erode the outer enamel to cause decay, creating toothaches and the risk of infection without treatment. But we have a few suggestions for enjoying Halloween without fearing cavities.
Tips for Protecting Smiles of All Ages
To protect your smiles from sugar, limit how much you have. Enjoying this in moderation protects your smile. You could also reserve your sugary treats for just after dinner, when increased saliva production helps rinse away the sugars. A glass of water helps too! If your kids bring home a candy haul, you can have them choose a few favorite pieces and trade the rest to you for a toy, some money, or a family outing, so they get to trick or treat without indulging in too many sweets. Brushing and flossing is also vital! Kids (and adults) should brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and then floss before going to bed each evening. These actions help limit plaque until we can see you for a professional cleaning, so you enjoy the spooky season without fearing cavities.
Your Family’s Next Dental Exam
Another way to enjoy the spooky season without fearing cavities is with a checkup and cleaning. A visit in October means you don’t need or schedule one during the busy holiday season, so you can end one year and start another with better oral health. As part of the visit, we will clean the teeth, which removes the plaque and tartar that threaten enamel to keep smiles strong. If you have any questions about enjoying Halloween without fearing cavities, then contact our team today to learn more.
Avoiding Tooth Decay With Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury
We want to help you enjoy trick or treating without developing tooth decay in the months to come. If you want to schedule a visit and avoid holiday decay, then call Dr. Mehdi Karimipour, DMD at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury, MA at (508) 842-8838 today.
