Costumes, candy bags and excitement are all in check – but how do we deal with the candy? We want our kids to enjoy themselves, but not at the risk of the health of their teeth.
Try limiting their candy-intake – perhaps you strike a deal where they can eat as much as they want the first night, but then once piece a day until it’s gone. Or, you set a limit. Whatever works for you and your family, make sure you talk about it before they come back with their loot.
According to the Canadian Dental Associationthe damage that sugars do depends on how much sugar goes into the mouth and how long it stays in the mouth. So it’s crucial to make sure they brush their teeth after eating the candy, and before they go to bed. Need some help in that department? We have some tips.
Lastly, all candy has sugar, so limiting it as much as possible is important but there are some offenders that are worse than others: gum, suckers and lollipops and other hard candy (that stay in the mouth a long time) as well as sticky candy like toffee and raisins (that can get stuck) are the worst for little teeth.
Fresh Tip:Try countering the candy with some foods that are good for their teeth. For a list of healthy food, check out www.aquafresh.ca.
Halloween is coming up and their costumes are ready. But what about all that candy? We have a few tips that can help when it comes to maintaining healthy teeth. Check them out over at our SmileSpotsection on SweetMama!
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