Trick Or Treat: How To Keep Your Teeth Healthy This Halloween

It may feel like we’ve been celebrating Halloween for months because the decorations have been in stores since summer, but it’s finally October, and the holiday will be here in just a few weeks. We love hearing stories from our patients about their costume ideas and party plans. While Halloween is all about dressing up and having a great time, it’s also a time for candy and sweet treats. Eating too much candy can wreak havoc on your oral health if you’re not careful. We want to share some helpful tips to ensure optimal oral health for you and your family this Halloween. Continue reading to learn more!

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Alternatives To Try Instead Of Eating Candy This Halloween

This year seems to be flying by! It’s hard to believe that it is already October and Halloween is right around the corner. Do you have a sweet tooth? Maybe someone in your family does, or you dread Halloween because it’s too easy to overindulge. It is fine to have a sweet treat now and then, but eating candy and other sweets in excess can lead to serious complications with your oral health. Thankfully, there are so many other options available in place of consuming your Halloween candy. Here are some of our favorite ideas: