{"id":35,"date":"2019-10-17T19:42:06","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T19:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2019-10-30T19:45:59","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T19:45:59","slug":"halloween-candy-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/17\/halloween-candy-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy a Happy and Healthy Halloween with These Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_120520842__1571836339_24162-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Kids with Halloween candy\" class=\"wp-image-36\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_120520842__1571836339_24162-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_120520842__1571836339_24162-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_120520842__1571836339_24162.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Boo! Haunted houses aren\u2019t the only thing scary about\nHalloween. With the increase in sugary snacks, candies, and sweets, your teeth\nare at higher risk of spooky tooth decay and cavities. Thankfully, your dentist\nhas provided a list of useful Halloween candy tips along with other helpful\nhints to ensure happy and healthy smiles. Keep reading to learn some of the\nbest ways to fight the cavity monsters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose Your Candy Wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that some sweets are better for you than\nothers? Be sure to watch out for especially hard or sticky candies because they\ntend to stay in contact with your teeth for longer periods of time.\nAdditionally, acidic candies can eat away at your tooth enamel faster than\nother products, which is why you should avoid any sour gummy sweets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is to choose candy that will wash away from your\nmouth with ease. Water and saliva play an important roll in naturally removing\nplaque and bacteria from lingering snacks. So, instead of the hard or sticky\ncandies, choose chocolate! Its creamy consistency makes it much easier to wash\naway than other common sweets like caramel, toffee, and taffy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Sugary Beverages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re already getting enough sugar from this season\u2019s treats,\nright? No need to coat your teeth with sugary liquid in additional to your\nnormal candy. Instead, reach for water, a drink that can naturally wash away\nsugars, bacteria, and acid that can cause cavities. Also, most tap water\ncontains fluoride, which is a natural cavity fighting mineral that will help\nprotect your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintain a Healthy Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be hard to stay on top of your oral health routine\nand responsibilities during the holiday, however it\u2019s more important than ever\nto care for your smile. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day to\nremove plaque and bacteria that cause tooth decay. For an extra layer of\ncleaning, you can add a nonalcoholic mouthwash to your routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, it\u2019s important to see your dentist for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">routine\ncheckup and cleaning.<\/a> This can be done before Halloween, but it\u2019s also a\ngood idea to see your dentist right after. You can schedule appointments for\nyour kids to ensure that they got through the holiday without any cavities.\nPlus, your dental hygienist will be able to clean away hard-to-reach areas that\nmay be harboring bits of leftover candy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know these pro tips, are you ready for a happy\nand healthy Halloween for the whole family? Keep these steps in mind to indulge\nin the right sweets and maintain good oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At NeoSmile Dental Care, Dr. Farell and Dr. Patel are a team\nof dentists who treat patients of all ages. They enjoy building long lasting\nrelationships with their patients and passing along helpful tips like oral\nhealthcare for holidays. If you have any questions, they can be contacted\nthrough their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor by phone at (215) 643-5220. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boo! Haunted houses aren\u2019t the only thing scary about Halloween. With the increase in sugary snacks, candies, and sweets, your teeth are at higher risk of spooky tooth decay and cavities. Thankfully, your dentist has provided a list of useful Halloween candy tips along with other helpful hints to ensure happy and healthy smiles. Keep [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Can I Keep My Smile Healthy on Halloween? | Neosmile Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you and your children gearing up for the spooky holiday? 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