With Halloween fast approaching all types of sugary treats will soon be around to tempt you, but it is important to maintain some restraint, so as to look after your own teeth and your children’s teeth as well.
If you know that you’re likely to take advantage of the Halloween haulage, then there are a few easy steps you can take to make sure your teeth aren’t damaged. The first is simply trying to avoid too many sugary treats, maybe trying the old out-of-sight out-of-mind technique to help your resolve. Keeping sugar free treats at home can also help and are a healthy option to cakes, chocolate and candy.
Make sure you keep up your regular brushing and flossing routine. Brushing at least twice a day and flossing on a regular basis will help keep any excess sugar off your teeth, which in turn will prevent the build up of plaque on your teeth and decrease the chances of tooth decay.
If you have children managing the Halloween sweet consumption will be a bit trickier, but it is important to reduce your child’s intake of sweets, especially sticky sweets and soft drinks. The increased intake of sweets can lead to cavities and sticky sweets in particular heighten this risk, as they adhere to the teeth causing further damage. It is very important that your child brushes their teeth, however, always wait at least an hour after they have finished eating, as food weakens the enamel immediately after eating, which can then be accidentally brushed away.
You could also make an appointment with your Stockport dentist for a dental clean, to remove any unwanted Halloween sugar, or for children sealants could be fitted on their teeth before trick or treating, to protect them from the effects of sugary sweets. Both of these treatments are available from your local dentist.