{"id":202,"date":"2019-10-16T14:33:30","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T14:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=202"},"modified":"2019-11-01T14:34:00","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T14:34:00","slug":"halloween-candy-tips-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/16\/halloween-candy-tips-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Cavities At Bay This Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_221412490__1572618768_38886-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"children dressed in Halloween costumes\" class=\"wp-image-203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_221412490__1572618768_38886-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_221412490__1572618768_38886-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_221412490__1572618768_38886.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As\na parent, there\u2019s nothing that makes you happier than seeing your little one\nexcited about trick-or-treating. The only bad part about the holidays is that\nyou know your child will be eating more candy than normal, and you\u2019re worried how\nthat will impact their teeth. According to the National Institute of Dental and\nCraniofacial Research, 42 percent of children between the ages two and 11 have\nhad cavities in their primary teeth. To keep your little one from becoming a\npart of this statistic, follow these Halloween candy tips from a dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Formation of Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re never too old to defend your mouth against cavities.\nHowever, children are most at risk because they typically aren\u2019t as diligent\nabout <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">oral\nhygiene<\/a>, and their small teeth are more susceptible to developing them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The formation of cavities all begins with plaque\naccumulation. Plaque contains sugars and carbohydrates that feed harmful oral\nbacteria. As they consume this substance found on your teeth, they release waste\nin the form of enamel-eroding acid and toxins. As your strong enamel\ndeteriorates, the more sensitive and fragile layers of your teeth start to\ndecay, causing cavities and eventually, tooth infections if the issue is left\nuntreated.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Halloween Candy Tips For Good Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because harmful oral bacteria feed off of sugar found in\nplaque, excessively consuming sweets and Halloween candy over the holidays can\nput your little one at an increased risk of developing oral health issues. Here\nare some ways you can keep your household cavity-free:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Avoid sticky and chewy candies. <\/li><li>Bring your child to their dentist for a checkup\nand cleaning.<\/li><li>Substitute healthier snacks for candy, like apples.<\/li><li>Keep them hydrated with water.<\/li><li>Encourage them to chew sugar-free gum to\nincrease saliva production. <\/li><li>Get them to brush after each meal, or at least\ntwice every day for two minutes.<\/li><li>Encourage an enamel-strengthening diet with\nwhite dairy products and multivitamins.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s dentists also offer preventive treatments to keep\ncavities from developing in your little one\u2019s mouth. These include dental\nsealants and fluoride treatments to make their teeth stronger and more resilient.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encourage Your Child To Get Excited About Their Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the holidays, your child\u2019s daily routine and diet will\nget shuffled around. With all the excitement, it\u2019s a good idea to take extra\nsteps to encourage them to get excited about keeping their pearly whites looking\nand feeling healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to sacrifice your child\u2019s Halloween fun for the\nsafety of their oral health. Instead, implement these precautionary measures to\navoid problems from ever developing in the first place. With great at-home oral\nhygiene and professional care over Halloween, and during every other month of\nthe year, they\u2019ll have a smile that they\u2019ll be proud to show off, even as an\nadult! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nelson Howard was the first dentist in North San Diego\nCounty to become an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.\nThose aren\u2019t the only services he offers, though. He provides families with\nthorough, high-quality preventive care that tackles oral health problems while\nthey\u2019re still small. With decades of experience under his belt and an unwavering\npassion for improving his patients\u2019 confidence and overall wellbeing and\nquality of life, families that visit him feel comfortable and well cared-for in\nhis hands. For questions or to schedule a routine checkup and cleaning for your\nfamily, visit his <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor call 858-451-0550.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, there\u2019s nothing that makes you happier than seeing your little one excited about trick-or-treating. The only bad part about the holidays is that you know your child will be eating more candy than normal, and you\u2019re worried how that will impact their teeth. 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