The holidays are upon us! a week out from the candy and costumed filled day full of pretty princesses & scary little monsters. But unlike your child’s costume, their smile doesn’t need to be horrifying as well. Heres how to protect your little one’s smile during this spooky sweet holiday.
Limit the Sweets
After trick or treating, you’ll want to have them take it easy on the candy (unless it’s sugar free). The more sugar one consumes, the more acid builds up upon their enamel, and when that acid starts to weaken the tooth, that’s when cavities and other ailments come into play. Limiting the sweets can greatly lower your child’s chances of facing these issues with their smile.
Monitor their Dental Hygiene Habits
By now, your kids have the 2 minutes in the morning, 2 minutes at night routine down. But during this holiday, it can be helpful to make sure they are staying on top of their brushing regimen, and flossing regularly. Did you know that without flossing, 30% of the surfaces of your teeth don’r get cleaned? For your children, this can be detrimental to their oral health, especially during this candy filled holiday.
Schedule Regular Dentist Visits
Not only can your child’s dentist ensure that your child will put the right foot forward with their dental health, they will also be an essential tool to protecting their smile four years to come. Your child’s dentist will make sure that their teeth develop correctly, be able to diagnose any dental ailments early, and also simply make sure your child’s teeth are in tip top shape. Visiting your dentist regularly while your child is young will also teach them to build a habit and a comfortability with seeing their dentist often, to ensure their oral and dental health is pristine for not just their younger years, but for their lives.
Looking to speak to an expert regarding your child’s oral health, or how you can be better prepared for Halloween? Give Dental Center of Mesa a call at (480) 834-9001 today!