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Ways To Avoid Halloween Candy
Posted on 12/10/2021 by Dr. Christianne Lee
Ways To Avoid Halloween CandyCandies are a favorite treat for kids during Halloween, but though sweet and delicious, they have their bad side to oral health. They cause an increased amount of sugar in the mouth. Oral bacteria feast on leftover candy particles in the kid's mouth, producing erosive acids that eat through the enamel, causing cavities. Some candies tend to be worse than others, and when it comes to celebrating Halloween and protecting the teeth of the kids, you need to be cautious.

Avoiding Halloween Candy


Many parents stock up jars of candy days before Halloween. This can allow the kids to start digging into the stash before Halloween night arrives. So refrain from buying candy until that night before to reduce the number of candy kids eat. 

Avoid keeping a candy jar on sight. When kids see plates of cookies or jars of candy on the table, they are tempted to consume them. As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. If children cannot see the jars, they will mostly not have the urge or candy craving. Buy candies that your kids don't love. It will help the kids keep off the jars. Replace the candies with better choices; for instance, put a basket of colorful fruits and vegetables in place of the candies. Or maybe, ask the kids to play outdoors so that they are busy during the mid-morning and mid-afternoon slumps that people often mistake for hunger. 

How to Prevent Damage to Teeth


Though eating candy can increase the likelihood of having cavities, you can lessen the chances of having cavities by sticking to a proper brushing schedule. Let the kids drink more water to help rinse the particles off the teeth. Avoid soda or sugary drinks at this time because they can compound the problem. Instead, let the kids drink milk. It's all right to allow the kids to indulge, but they shouldn't go overboard with sugars and candies.
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