Do you worry about Halloween candy and its effect on your
children's teeth? Don't despair — with some precautions you can still let them
enjoy this special occasion, and help them maintain a healthy smile! It’s
important to know how candy affects your child’s teeth. As we all know, most
foods contain sugars or starches that enable bacteria in dental plaque to
produce acids. This especially true for candy. This attack by bacterial acid, usually
lasts around 20 minutes or more and it can eventually lead to a loss of tooth
mineral (the hard part of the tooth) and, eventually to cavities.
The longer the teeth are exposed to the sugars the worse the
effect. This is why candy like chocolates, that dissolve quickly, are better
than candy that takes long to dissolve. Also avoid sticky candies for that same
reason. Another popular option that works well is to have your children select
their favorite candy and donate the rest. This way your children can be
proactive in the decision process and do some social good as well.
No candy is not the answer. Remember that depriving your
child of Halloween treats will only make him or her want them more. Make sure
that they practice good oral hygiene by making sure your child brushes and
flosses every day, uses fluoride toothpaste and visits the dentist regularly.
Visit our website www.PreciousSmiles.com. For more information on other dental related issues like dental bonding, veneers, and dental implants to a complete spectrum of dental services, Dr. Isidoros Mereos offers Miami residents quality dental services ranging from cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, to implant dentistry, dental veneers, and more.
Dr. Mereos is a great dentist in Miami and his patients say he is friendly and comforting and always happy to take the time to answer any questions.
Miami Beach dentist, Dr. Mereos, and the Precious Smiles team look forward to meeting with you and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. “We take pride in helping our patients achieve the best results in the least amount of time possible.”
You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting http://www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, tooth whitening, or dental implants.
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http://www.precioussmiles.com
Miami dentist, Miami Beach dentist
(305) 532-9114
1315 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
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