The most frightful and delightful night full of fun and sweets is nearly upon us, and that means, plenty of spooks, glowing pumpkins galore, and sweets by the bucketful. The problem is, we don’t actually need sweets by the bucketful. To save your teeth from a most heinous and non-triumphant ending, here are a few tips to minimize the load:
– Opt for Healthy Treats: Eat healthily, and you will be healthy.
– Dental Double-check: Check the candy received for yourself and your family, and remove those pieces that don’t dissolve easily or are washed away in your mouth easily.
– Visit the dentist for an oral exam, or a professional cleaning
– Non-Sugar Rewards: Switch out your loved one’s candy with toys, money, or other rewards.
– Make a Candy Plan: Decide in advance what should be done with any collected/leftover candy, or else you could find yourself snacking on sugary sweets for weeks.
– Brush after Eating: Residue from candy lingers easily in hidden places, especially from hard or sticky candies, so be sure to brush and floss with proper techniques.
– Go for Short Binges, Not Grazing: Avoid snacking over long periods of time and in between meals.
Most importantly, don’t forget to brush your teeth, and floss behind your fangs.
From all us at Richard J. Gawarzewski DMD, PA, we sincerely wish you and yours a successful, safe, and happy Halloween!
If you would like to stop by to get a cleaning or an exam, please call us at 856-767-0053, or stop by our office in Berlin, New Jersey.