Ghouls and goblins, and princesses too can avoid becoming a victim to cavities and tooth pain this Halloween by following these simple tips.
- Limit candy intake
- Make sure children eat a good meal so they don't over indulge
- Stickier candies like taffy and gummy bears stick to teeth and stay in the mouth for a longer time than hard candies.
- Chewing sugar free gum afterwards helps reduce tooth decay
- Brush your teeth well with a fluoridated toothpaste before bed time and gently floss the teeth.
- Chewing gum stimulates salivary flow and helps restore the pH in the mouth