Halloween is in the Stores
There
is candy down every aisle and stores are beginning to stock up for the
Halloween season, but this is the perfect time to walk by the Halloween candy and
find a new way to help your children establish healthier dental habits. The
sugar in candy and soda is the number contributor to dental decay and cavities.
Cavities that are left untreated can break down your child’s healthy smile and
cause them years of dental problems.
While
a small amount of candy may not negatively impact them, research shows that
children are more likely to sneak chocolate and other candy late at night when
it is in the house. On Halloween, children consume hundreds of calories in
sugar and chocolate before they go to bed.
This
year, instead of trick or treating, invite some of your child’s friends over
and have a small party at your house with healthy snacks. Or go to a movie or
bowling instead of trick or treating. Establishing healthy habits now can save
your child’s smile for a lifetime. If you do decide to go trick or treating hit
up the houses that are giving toys or other items out besides candy.
For more information or
ways to establish healthy dental habits contact Dr. Fuller and his team today.
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