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Save Braces: How to Avoid a Sticky Situation this Halloween



Kids with Damon System braces can still enjoy Halloween treats by following orthodontist tips and tricks. Halloween is around the corner and for teenagers and preteens with braces – and parents responsible for treatment costs —- Halloween treats can be a real horror, breaking and loosening braces and retainers and even potentially prolonging treatment.

Free Dental Screenings And Care For Kids

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How to Prevent Holiday Treats from Damaging Braces and Teeth

One of the busiest times of the year for orthodontists is the week after Halloween. Emergency visits increase dramatically because teenagers, children, and even adults have damaged their metal braces or suffered a dental injury or due to eating treats such as candy. The fact is that many of the treats that we so richly enjoy during the holiday season may be harmful to our teeth.

10 Tips on Halloween Candy and Avoiding Tooth Decay



Kids love candy and Halloween is a great time to celebrate that love. However, what is a parent to do if they are worried about tooth decay from all this candy consumption? Candy usually contains sugar, which the bacteria that cause tooth decay dine on. So eating a food loaded with carbohydrate or sugar feeds the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

Halloween Advice From A Dentist About Dental Decay And Sweets

Dental decay is on the rise again among U.S. preschoolers, and frequent treats may be one culprit. But the amount of starchy, sticky foods children eat may matter less than how often they eat them. That’s because enamel-eroding acids linger in the mouth for 20 minutes after each snack session.