Keep Your Family Cavity Free For Halloween in Baton Rouge

Keep Your Family Cavity Free For Halloween in Baton Rouge

Keep Your Family Cavity Free For Halloween in Baton Rouge

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Halloween is here! Like everyone, we are sure you are still putting the final touches on the kids’ costumes, the spooky decorations around the house, and the perfect candy giveaways.

At The Smile Spa of Baton Rouge, we thought there is no time like the present to remind you of the importance of oral hygiene, especially during Halloween. This is the time where many of us are tempted to over indulge in the abundance of Halloween candy. Everyone, kids and parents alike, develop a sweet tooth during this time of the year.

Candy and sweets are a huge part for tens of milions of Americans each year during Halloween. The National Confectioners Association says 93 percent of children in the United States go trick-or-treating for Halloween. While not all bad in moderation, candy can lead to big problems in excess, especially if good oral hygiene habits are not followed.

We feel that there is nothing wrong with enjoying a little candy during the Halloween season. We just want everyone to keep the candy consumption in moderation. When trying to set limits on our children, parents can become a bit overwhelmed by the piles of candy on the bedroom floors of our children. So, we understand that it can be very challenging to monitor and control the total candy consumption by our kids. However, it is certainly wise to attempt to keep the candy consumption to a moderate level for many reasons.

We wanted to keep your family cavity free for Halloween in Baton Rouge. We have found 5 tips for parents to help maintain good oral health for Halloween. The tips are provided by the American Dental Association.

1. Consume candy during meals, when saliva can help neutralize the acids that are present in some candies (particular the sour variety)

2. Avoid sticky or hard candies that stay in your mouth for a long time. These candies can result in constant exposure of acids to your teeth- a quick ticket to a cavity!

3. Ensure the water your family drinks is fluoridated- which has been shown to help prevent cavities.

4. Stick to your daily oral hygiene habits- brush twice a day, and floss at least once too!

5. Maintain regular dental checkups and cleanings with us. We can help catch problems like cavities early to reduce their severity, as well as give you tips for improving your oral health.

Hope these tips help!

From The Smile Spa of Baton Rouge,

We hope everyone has a spooktacular Halloween![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]