Halloween is a dentist's favourite holiday! Well actually not really, it is a time when we often see more cavities in children (and their parents).
What Is the Best Halloween Candy?
Barrie Mitsubishi might not know the best halloween candy (check out their radio ad on Kool FM) but we do! What does Dr. Rob hand out for Halloween candy?
CHIPS
He actually doesn't say no candy. He has kids himself and knows that it's such a wonderful time for children. We feel it's not about deprivation, it's about smart choices. When choosing which candy to give out, chips seem to be the best choice for your teeth. They don't have a high sugar content, they don't get stuck in your teeth, and most of those little bags are air! It seems like a larger snack, and makes you feel more satisfied (psychology in action). Other candies like chocolate bars, are not as great of a choice but are a better choice than gummies, hard candies, and caramels. These tend to get stuck in your teeth, especially those molars, and are hard to get out even with a tooth brush. They also have a higher chance of breaking or chipping teeth.
What To Do About Halloween Candy?
The sugar, the cavities, Halloween candy can sometimes feel overwhelming for parents. When consuming candies, there are some thing you can do to lessen the risks,
Make sure your children brush their teeth afterwards (or you! if you are the one eating the candy)
Drink some water. Water works to dislodge the candy in your teeth and can limit the effects of the candy on your teeth.
Don't keep candies in your mouth for long periods of time. Things like lollipops mean prolonged exposure to sugar on your teeth.
Brush 2x per day for 2 minutes each time. For kids, you can sing a song while you brush or set a timer.
Floss at least once a day. If you are going to choose a time to floss, after eating candy is a GREAT place to start.
Visit your hygienist 2x per year. We really just want you to have a healthy teeth and gums because your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body! Health starts there!
Happy Halloween from The Tooth Doctors
12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS
DO YOU KNOW A LOCAL BUSINESS?
It's coming to that time of year again! We are hoping to do our 12 days of giveaways again this year. If you would like to participate, or know someone who would like to participate in the 12 days of giveaways, just hit reply to this email and let us know.
Last year we had enormous success and saw many of our local businesses grow as a result. We had so many people thank us for introducing them to new businesses they didn't know about. Local businesses who participated all appreciated the exposure as well as the new followers for their account. It was a lot of fun for us too. Best of all we got to feel like we were making a difference in difficult times so, we'd love to spread the cheer again this year!
WE RECYCLE OLD TOOTHBRUSHES
REMINDER: BRING IN YOUR OLD TOOTHBRUSHES
We just wanted to remind you that we recycle old toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, and floss sticks in our office. Let's do something about the plastic waste on our earth! Let's eliminates scenes like this one! All you have to do is collect your oral care plastics and bring them to our office at your next appointment. You can collect them from your friends and family too! If we work together we can do something good.
A HUGE THANKS
WE ARE OVERWHELMED BY THE LOVE
You know, when we opened up our office in Alliston, we really liked the community feel and the nice people. As time went on we realized that this community wasn't just nice! We have the BEST community in the world! We couldn't be more thankful and overwhelmed by the support that our community has shown us. It fills our hearts. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for voting us BEST DENTAL SERVICES & BEST DENTIST! What an honour!
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