{"id":820,"date":"2017-10-01T08:37:01","date_gmt":"2017-10-01T14:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bearcreekpediatricdentistry.com\/?p=820"},"modified":"2017-10-01T08:37:01","modified_gmt":"2017-10-01T14:37:01","slug":"trick-or-treat-halloween-candy-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bearcreekpediatricdentistry.com\/2017\/10\/01\/trick-or-treat-halloween-candy-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Trick or Treat! Halloween Candy Do\u2019s and Don&#8217;ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carving Pumpkins, dressing up in costumes, collecting free candy: there is no mystery why Halloween is a favorite time of the year for the kids. There is no need to spoil the fun worrying about letting your children have candy as long as you follow these few simple tips to keeping your children\u2019s teeth healthy and cavity free!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/az-topics\/h\/halloween-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Dental Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even says, \u201cIt\u2019s OK to eat that candy on Halloween but it\u2019s important to have a plan,\u201d says ADA dentist Dr. Ana Paula Ferraz-Dougherty. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do\u2019s<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your children eat their candy right after a meal. The saliva that develops in their mouth during their meal helps them break down the sugary, acidic candy. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the candy carefully. Candies that are sugar-free help produce saliva and avoid getting dry mouth. Dark Chocolate is also a good option, as it has been proven to actually have health benefits. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink water after eating candy. This will help wash away the sugar and acid on the teeth to prevent it from causing damage. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Dont\u2019s<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to avoid candies that you suck on for a long time or that are sticky or hard. These candies break down the enamel on the teeth more rapidly than other candies do. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t brush immediately after eating candy. The teeth enamel can be very weak after eating candy and so brushing them right after may cause further weakening of the enamel. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let your kids constantly snack on candy, limit and plan when they can eat their candy. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these simple tips, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bearcreekpediatricdentistry.com\/faq\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regular brushing and flossing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> twice a day, your children&#8217;s teeth can remain healthy during this Halloween season. There is no reason not to enjoy a night of fun while trick or treating with the whole family!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a Happy Halloween! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carving Pumpkins, dressing up in costumes, collecting free candy: there is no mystery why Halloween is a favorite time of the year for the kids. There is no need to spoil the fun worrying about letting your children have candy as long as you follow these few simple tips to keeping your children\u2019s teeth healthy and cavity free! 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