Tips and Tricks for Your Halloween Party

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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Throwing a Halloween party for the kids this weekend?  There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday, while still keeping kids' teeth healthy!

Halloween Tips and Tricks:

• Be Conscious of Braces - If your kids or their friends have braces, be sure to avoid treats that are too sticky or hard.  Even apples can cause brackets to become loose.  Chew lightly and stick to "safe" treats like melt-in-you-mouth chocolates, peanut butter cups, milk shakes, and sliced apples.  Get a few other ideas and tips here.
• Avoid Sour Candies -Sour candies are very acidic.  This can cause your tooth enamel to break down quickly.  Check out this list of the best and worst candies to have for Halloween.
• Offer Healthy Snacks - There are plenty of snacks that are both festive and healthy.  Get a few ideas for your party here.
• Limit the Amount of Candy Kids Eat - While we know it's tough to avoid eating candy completely, try to limit the amount of candy kids consume.  Keep kids from overindulging after trick-or-treating.  If you have a lot of leftovers this year, we are offers a candy buyback for unopened candy!
• Drink Plenty of Water - Have kids drink water while eating Halloween candy.  This will help flush away debris from the candy and reduce the acidity of the treats.

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