halloween

Some Frightfully Fun Tooth-Friendly Treats

2022-10-25T15:08:15+00:00

Is it possible to enjoy Halloween without wreaking havoc on your fangs (oops, we mean smile)? Absolutely! These tooth-friendly trick-or-treating goodies are just fine for your children to enjoy. Sugar Free Gum Sugar free gum may contain xylitol, which is a natural sweetener that fights cavities and protects teeth by strengthening our enamel. The friction [...]

Some Frightfully Fun Tooth-Friendly Treats2022-10-25T15:08:15+00:00

Did You Know? Pumpkin is a Superfood!

2022-10-24T13:59:33+00:00

It’s Fall, which means pumpkin-flavored everything. Fortunately, that’s actually great news from a health standpoint, too!  Pumpkin is a nutrient-packed superfood that can be just as delicious as it is good for you.  What’s In It? Pumpkin is known for containing important vitamins and minerals like:  Iron  Magnesium  Vitamin A  Zinc  Vitamin C  Fiber  Potassium  Technically, [...]

Did You Know? Pumpkin is a Superfood!2022-10-24T13:59:33+00:00

Braces and Halloween Candy

2020-10-20T15:19:47+00:00

Kids with braces are often depressed around Halloween. We usually assure our patients going through their first Halloween with orthodontic appliances installed that they can still eat candy. With exceptions, of course! So, what can you enjoy this Halloween if you have braces? Here are our reminders and tips. The DON’Ts are fairly easy to [...]

Braces and Halloween Candy2020-10-20T15:19:47+00:00

Halloween Tips and Tricks for Dental Health

2017-11-17T17:41:17+00:00

One in four dentists don’t hand out anything on Halloween and about 5% of us hand out toothbrushes. But that still leaves approximately 60% of us that are still “cool enough” to give out candy on Halloween! (though, we may give a friendly verbal reminder to brush after eating it as you walk away with [...]

Halloween Tips and Tricks for Dental Health2017-11-17T17:41:17+00:00

Post-Halloween Safety For Your Child’s Teeth

2016-11-02T16:51:41+00:00

We're wrapping up that spooky, creepy, crawly time of year again! This blog post is designed to make sure that the Halloween aftermath is scary only in a make-believe kind of way as the loads of candy sure to be around the house and even at school aren't scary for your child’s teeth! You don’t have [...]

Post-Halloween Safety For Your Child’s Teeth2016-11-02T16:51:41+00:00

October is National Orthodontic Health Month AND Halloween

2016-10-14T19:24:49+00:00

It seems rather ironic that October is National Orthodontic Health Month because it is the month that ends with Halloween – the candy holiday. From an orthodontist’s perspective, Halloween can be stressful because of the harm candy can do to our patients wearing braces. On the other hand, maybe it is a fitting month to [...]

October is National Orthodontic Health Month AND Halloween2016-10-14T19:24:49+00:00

The Spooky Truth about Kids and Candy

2015-10-29T19:25:49+00:00

We all enjoy the amusement of Halloween; dressing up and using our imagination to have fun and experience fantasy. It brings out the kid in all of us. However, it is also a time where we need to still be concerned for our children’s dental health. Did you know that over 600 million pounds of [...]

The Spooky Truth about Kids and Candy2015-10-29T19:25:49+00:00

Halloween Candy and Your Child’s Teeth

2015-05-05T17:41:47+00:00

It’s almost that time of year, when millions of children dress up as their favorite ghouls, goblins, characters, and athletes to partake in the celebration of Halloween. Heck, even adults like to celebrate with their favorite costumes as well. But besides the obvious fun that comes along with wearing costumes during this holiday, something else [...]

Halloween Candy and Your Child’s Teeth2015-05-05T17:41:47+00:00
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