{"id":13,"date":"2019-10-08T15:53:01","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T15:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2019-10-29T15:55:15","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T15:55:15","slug":"halloween-candy-tips-to-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/08\/halloween-candy-tips-to-remember\/","title":{"rendered":"To Eat or Not to Eat: Here are 4 Halloween Candy Tips to Consider this Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_25553896__1572362424_33208.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween bucket of candy \" class=\"wp-image-14\" width=\"280\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_25553896__1572362424_33208.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_25553896__1572362424_33208-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_25553896__1572362424_33208-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a child, you probably remember rushing home after an\nevening of trick or treating and dumping your candy bucket out all over the\nliving room floor. After scavenging for your favorite sweet treats, you scooped\nthe rest back into the bucket and made sure no one else put their hands on what\nyou would be eating for the next several weeks. Although it\u2019s nice to enjoy a\nfruity gummy bear or chocolate bar every now and then, the overconsumption of candy\non Halloween can put your child\u2019s pearly whites at risk for tooth decay and\ncavities. To prevent this from happening, here are 4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">Halloween\ncandy tips<\/a> to consider when they get home with their bucket of goodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Up with the Oral Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your child goes to bed, make sure they are brushing,\nflossing, and rinsing their mouth just like they would do any other night. If\nsugar is left on the teeth for an extended period of time, this can create a\nbreeding ground for bacteria to feed off the sugar and eventually create holes\nwithin their teeth (aka cavities). By maintaining a good oral hygiene routine,\nthis will ensure their teeth and gums are in good shape even after eating a few\nsweets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick Out the Best Ones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When staring at a bucket of candy, it can be hard to pick\nout just a few pieces, especially when so many are tasty. However, if you want your\nchild to avoid eating too much sugar, let them pick out their favorite candies before\ndonating the rest. Many dentists offer a \u201ctake back\u201d program around Halloween,\nand other organizations encourage donations of candy to send to military\npersonnel overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydrate with Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is one of the best things you can consume, especially\nwhen eating sugar. The reason is that it washes it away, preventing it from\nsticking to your teeth and gums. It\u2019s also beneficial at keeping you hydrated,\nand if you\u2019re consuming fluoridated water, it will strengthen your tooth enamel\nand help protect against tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Your Dental Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is really no better time to see your dental\nprofessional than around the holidays. With so much \u201cbad\u201d food being eaten,\nyour dentist can make sure it is not negatively impacting your teeth. It will\nalso help to hold you accountable by ensuring you are taking the appropriate\nsteps at home to care for your teeth and gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween is certainly a fun and exciting holiday, and it\ndoesn\u2019t have to be without the enjoyment of a few select pieces of sugary\ngoodness. Just remember, the more they eat, the greater the risk for tooth\ndecay. Follow the tips provided to ensure your child\u2019s mouth remains decay and\ndisease-free this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>Dr. Ukti Phadnis earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Connecticut. She then went on to enroll in the UConn School of Dental Medicine and achieved her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree. Opening West Hartford Dental Group, she strives to stay up to date on all advancements in the dentistry field and has extensive training in dental implants, TMJ therapy, cosmetic dentistry, and Invisalign. She and her team work together to help everyone who enters through their doors achieve a healthier, brighter smile. To learn more, contact us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by calling<strong> (860) 606-3953.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a child, you probably remember rushing home after an evening of trick or treating and dumping your candy bucket out all over the living room floor. 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