Your Dental Health Survival Guide for Halloween
With Halloween comes ghosts, goblins and goodies — and the sugar in those treats can play unwanted tricks on your teeth and dental restorations if you’re not careful. Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are more excited to eat Halloween candy than you are. When bacteria zones in on the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, a weakening acid is produced. That acid is what can contribute to cavities. Don’t hang up that costume just yet. Halloween is a fun day for all - young and old. Think of eating your candy as a splurge, just be sure to rinse, brush and floss after treating yourself. When parents and children are sorting through the pillow cases filled to...
