Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City
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Halloween is quickly approaching, which can only mean one
thing – candy galore! Trick or treating is an event that children look forward
to all year long! They’ll return home with bags filled with sugary candy that isn't at all good for their oral health! However, there are a couple ways your
children can enjoy Halloween without harming their teeth!
Sugar-free gum is one item that can actually help prevent
cavities! This is something we’d like to see pop up in more and more Halloween
treat bags! Sugar-free gum helps to neutralize the effects of sugary snacks
after eating. Sugar-free lollipops and hard candies are some other treats that
won’t cause as much harm as chewy/sticky sweets will.
It is important for parents to monitor their children’s
sweets intake and keep it to a minimum. It is key to teach children that eating
sweets in moderation is OK, as long as they’re keeping up to date on taking
proper care of their teeth.
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Taking your children to a dentist has numerous advantages. Dentist educates the children right from their young age about the usefulness of a healthy set of teeth, how to clean and maintain the teeth and necessity to report any pains to their parents or the dentist for an immediate check-up. These precautionary methods can help to forestall tooth decay and deficiencies in young children.
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