With Halloween only a few weeks away now, we would love to help your kids enjoy their spooky holiday without leaving their smiles at risk for tooth decay. We have unique preventive visits and also tips for better homecare to protect smiles of all ages. In today’s blog, your Rowlett, TX, dentist talks about how we safeguard smiles this Halloween!
The Causes of Cavities (and the Link to Candy)
What makes candy so dangerous for little smiles? When there is an increase in sugar consumption, this leaves behind particles trapped on or between the teeth. Harmful oral bacteria will then break down the particles to elevate oral acidity and coat the teeth in plaque and tartar. This buildup then weakens and erodes enamel to make cavities more likely. Which is why we want to help your family take steps to enjoy their Halloween haul. But to also keep teeth strong and cavity-free.
For example, kids should only eat a few pieces a day, preferably after a meal with a glass of water. This helps rinse away the trapped sugar particles. Some families allow kids to choose their favorite pieces of candy and trade the rest for a small out of money or a toy. If you are the one handing out treats on Halloween, you could choose sugar-free treats like stickers, temporary tattoos, and even Halloween party fairs like spider rings and tiny plastic skeletons.
Strengthening Smiles at Home
Steps can be taken to help strengthen smiles at home, and lower the risks of tooth decay. In addition to limiting candy intake, make sure your kids take time to brush for two minutes in the morning and at night. You can time them with a fun song or video, and assist younger kids if needed. In addition to brushing twice a day, they also need to floss every evening, an action that removes trapped particles to prevent cavities from forming in between the teeth.
How We Prevent Cavities
Our team could also clean the teeth in a six month visit to remove layers of plaque and tartar. We can apply a fluoride varnish to the teeth that helps lower the risk of enamel erosion and cavities, and take seconds to supply. For the molars, the hard-to-reach react teeth, our team can offer dental sealants, which coat them and stay in place for up to ten years. If you have any questions about how we safeguard little smiles with daily care and other tips for fighting cavities, then contact our team today.
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT FOR YOUR CHILD
Our team wants to help your kids enjoy a strong and healthy smile! To learn more about tips for fighting tooth decay, call Rodem Tree Dental in Rowlett, TX, today at 972-475-2321.
