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With Halloween on its way, the scariest prospect for your dentist is the increase in cavities caused by all those sweet treats. Apex Dental Care in Issaquah, WA, doesn’t expect their young patients to sit out during trick-or-treating. Munching on candy is unavoidable, so they offer these tips to help you protect your child’s oral health.

4 Tricks for Halloween Treats From Your Dentist

1. Set a Limit

An enthusiastic trick-or-treater will come home with several pounds of chocolate and chewy candy. Start the night off by setting a limit on how much candy they can consume. Give them a smaller treat bag and keep the rest of their stash in a safe place. You can also offer to trade candy for another special treat, such as a toy or special outing.

2. Monitor Munching

dentistIn the days after Halloween, minimize the oral damage by doling out sweets only at specific times. Let your kids indulge in a candy bar at meal times, but make sure they also eat something healthy. Fill their bellies with something nutritious so they’re not as tempted to consume the candy.

3. Trade for Sugar-Free Treats

Some types of candy are worse than others. If you can, swap the lollipops and hard candy in your child’s bag for sugar-free options. They likely won’t notice a difference in taste, but their teeth will benefit. If there’s too much sugar in their diet, their dentist will recommend digital X-rays to spot areas most at risk of decay.

4. Emphasize Teeth Cleaning

If your child insists on eating candy at every meal, make a rule they must brush their teeth more than average. Ideally, they should be brushing and flossing after every sugary snack. Show them the proper way to brush their teeth by being a good example and set a timer to make sure they don’t rush.

Halloween is a night of spooky fun, but you don’t want it to result in cavities and tooth decay. Apex Dental Care focuses on preventative dental care to ensure every patient has a smile worth showing off. Schedule an appointment with an experienced, friendly dentist by calling (425) 837-0383, and learn more about their services online.

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