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Sugar:
The Scariest Halloween Trend
by Dr. Catharine Goodson
Halloween is approaching, and so are all those scary costumes and haunted
houses. It shouldn’t be the ghouls and
ghosts that you fear, however, but the candied apples, trick-or-treat sweets
and all the soda that washes them down! Sugary and acidic foods can lead to
tooth decay, and that can put a damper on anyone’s festive spirit.
While it would be nice if your neighbors all gave out fresh fruit or
sugar-free candy (though we’re sure the kids disagree!), high-sugar sweets
are still America’s favorite Halloween treat. If possible, try to limit
children’s sugar intake. Encourage them to drink plenty of water while
snacking – soda will only make things worse! And finally, while it’s easy to
slip into a "sugar coma" and just pass out while watching a favorite horror
flick, this is not the time to stray from your brushing or flossing routine.
Let your children know that if they eat sweets without their toothbrushes on
hand, they should rinse their mouths out with warm water.
If you think your child may have developed a cavity (whether the result of
Halloween indulgences or not), please call us at (281)332-6964 for a check
up. Even temporary baby teeth need to be properly cared for, as tooth decay
can affect permanent adult teeth as well.
We’d like to wish you and your family the best this fall season. We hope
that when the sweets of autumn runneth over, you’ll think of us (and your
smiles)!
If you have questions regarding sugar and dental health, please call our
office at (281)332-6964 or email us at
dr.goodson@clearcreekdentalcare.com
today.
Best Regards,
Dr. Catharine Goodson
P.S. If you have any friends or family members who you feel could use our
services, please don't hesitate to have them call us. We'll be sure to take
good care of them.
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