{"id":51,"date":"2019-10-28T18:37:18","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T18:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2019-10-28T18:37:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T18:37:19","slug":"halloween-candy-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/28\/halloween-candy-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Your Halloween Stash: 5 Tips for Candy Consumption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_69324888__1572287517_11703.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_69324888__1572287517_11703.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_69324888__1572287517_11703-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_69324888__1572287517_11703-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Trick-or-treating\ncan be fun for the whole family, but it can become a lot less enjoyable if it\nleads to cavities. Extra treats means more candy consumption, which in turns\nmeans more exposure to sugar and an increased risk of tooth decay. If you want\nto keep your family smiling bright after October, try following these 5\nHalloween Candy tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Limit Your Candy Stash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll be much easier to protect your children from extra\nsugar if you just remove the temptation altogether. Have your family pick their\nfavorite candies and set the rest aside. You can give whatever you don\u2019t eat to\ncharities like Operation Gratitude (which will deliver the candy to overseas\ntroops). You might also check to see if there are any candy buyback programs in\nyour area that you can take advantage of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Think Carefully About Which Candy to Keep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing candy to give away, remember that some treats\nare potentially more harmful than others. For example, peppermints that stay in\nyour mouth a long time or taffy that sticks to your teeth will put you at a\nhigher risk for cavities because they prolong sugar exposure. Also, you should\nbe careful around sour candies; since they\u2019re usually acidic, they can do\nadditional damage to your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Limit Snacking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating a lot of candy throughout the day is worse for your teeth\n(and the rest of your body) than eating the same amount over a longer period. Put\na limit on the number of sugary snacks your family can indulge in during the\nday. In general, it\u2019s better to limit candy consumption to after meals; that\u2019s\nwhen saliva production is naturally increased. (Saliva will somewhat cancel out\nthe cavity-causing acids produced by oral bacteria when they feed on sugar.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Drink Plenty of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drinking water after enjoying some candy can provide extra\ncavity protection by rinsing away sugar and food particles left in the mouth.\nIn addition, the fluoride that\u2019s found in most tap water and some bottled water\nhelp strengthen the teeth to keep them healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Make Sure Everyone\u2019s Practicing Good Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your family will need to maintain excellent oral hygiene in\nthe days after Halloween in order to avoid potentially severe oral health\nproblems. Make sure that everyone is brushing at least twice a day for two\nminutes at a time. Daily flossing to remove bacteria and food particles between\nthe teeth is also important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might also be a good idea to call your dentist. Not only\ncan they give you more tips for keeping your family\u2019s smiles safe after\nHalloween, but they can also perform a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive\ncheckup and cleaning<\/a> to make sure there aren\u2019t any already existing issues.\nThe best way to have a healthy Halloween is to be proactive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Cale Beasley worked as a dental assistant at his father\u2019s\npractice for three years before entering dental school. He enjoys how his\nchosen profession lets him work with his hands while providing a wide range of\npreventive, restorative and cosmetic dental services. To schedule an appointment\nat his practice in Littleton before Halloween, visit the Littleton Dental\nStudio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\nor call (303) 794-1707. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trick-or-treating can be fun for the whole family, but it can become a lot less enjoyable if it leads to cavities. Extra treats means more candy consumption, which in turns means more exposure to sugar and an increased risk of tooth decay. 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