Top 3 things to do to scare away those Sugar Bugs!!

Top 3 things to do to scare away those Sugar Bugs!!

Dental Education Library

With Halloween fast approaching and the excitement of tasting delicious candy fills the air, one may tend to forget that behind the scenes of sweet sugary snacks is the potential for dental decay – CAVITIES! Here are 3 ways to ensure you and your little monster’s oral health is being protected while enjoying the best Halloween has to offer!

1. Try to eat your treat with a meal. While eating, your saliva production increases which helps flush out acid caused by sugary bacteria.
2. Avoid biting down on hard candies – this will avoid any chipped teeth!
3. Brush your teeth after every meal.

By doing these three easy 3 steps will help limit damage to your teeth, and that’s something worth smiling about!

Have a happy and safe Halloween!