{"id":252,"date":"2020-10-21T20:26:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T20:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/?p=252"},"modified":"2020-10-28T20:32:49","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T20:32:49","slug":"5-tips-to-keep-your-smile-healthy-during-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/21\/5-tips-to-keep-your-smile-healthy-during-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Keep Your Smile Healthy During Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_45496588__1603305519_28737-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin pail with sweets, remember these Halloween candy tips!\" class=\"wp-image-253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_45496588__1603305519_28737-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_45496588__1603305519_28737-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_45496588__1603305519_28737.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your family looking forward to Halloween? This spooky\nseason is filled with fun activities, scary movies, and mountains of candy.\nUnfortunately, all the sweets can easily leave you and your loved ones with a\nmouth full of cavities before the year is over. Thankfully, a few simple precautions\ncan go a long way to keep your smile safe while indulging in your favorite fall\ntreats! Use these five Halloween candy tips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">keep your\nfamily\u2019s pearly whites happy and healthy all season long.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.) Choose Your Candy Carefully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No candy is <em>good <\/em>for your teeth, but some sweets can\ncause more damage than others. Candies that are hard, chewy, or sour can\nquickly weaken your teeth and leave them more susceptible to decay and damage.\nInstead, choose softer candies, sugarless gum, and dark chocolate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.) Drink Plenty of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying hydrated is a key part of staying healthy,\nespecially while your family snacks on seasonal treats. Encourage them to drink\nplenty of water as they enjoy their Halloween candy. This will wash away lingering\nsugars and sticky residue that would otherwise cause cavities. Staying hydrated\nalso encourages saliva production, which is your body\u2019s natural tooth decay deterrent.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.) Treat Yourself to Some Chocolate <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a big fan of chocolate, good news! Chocolate is one\nof the safer candy choices for your teeth. It\u2019s not very hard or sticky, and it\u2019s\neasy to clean away since it melts quickly. What\u2019s more, dark chocolate contains\nless sugar than white or milk chocolate as well as a variety of beneficial\nantioxidants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.) Keep Using Fluoridated Dental Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Halloween gets closer, make sure your loved ones are in\nthe habit of using fluoridated dental products! Toothpastes and mouthwashes\nwith fluoride fortify your enamel and help your teeth become more resistant to\ndecay. Make sure your dental care products have the ADA Seal of Approval for\nmaximum protection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.) Don\u2019t Forget to Schedule Your Family\u2019s Dental Checkups <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween marks the start of the busy winter holiday season.\nWith Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years all just around the corner once October\nends, now is a great time to schedule your family\u2019s routine dental checkups.\nSeeing your dentist twice a year gives them the best chance of spotting and\nstopping oral health issues before they have a chance to cause you or your\nloved ones unnecessary damage or discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let cavities haunt you after Halloween! Keep these five\nsimple tips in mind to keep you and your family\u2019s smiles healthy while you indulge\nin your favorite festive treats! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The talented team of Dolfield Dental is proud to care for\nthe smiles of Owings Mills, MD and the surrounding communities. While they\noffer a range of treatments and services that can help you overcome nearly any\noral health issue, they always aim to stop problems before they have a chance\nto start! They encourage all their patients to come in for their checkups and cleanings\ntwice a year for the comfortable and reliable preventive dental care they deserve.\nTo learn more, feel free to contact them via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(410)\n902-4110. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your family looking forward to Halloween? 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