{"id":2336,"date":"2017-10-16T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beckdentalcare.com\/?p=2336"},"modified":"2020-07-07T20:36:03","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T20:36:03","slug":"5-ways-protect-kids-teeth-halloween-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/5-ways-protect-kids-teeth-halloween-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Protect Your Kid\u2019s Teeth This Halloween [BLOG]"},"content":{"rendered":"

The clock is ticking on those last minute Halloween preparations! Are your family\u2019s teeth and gums going to stay healthy this season?<\/span><\/p>\n

They will if our team at Beck Dental Care has anything to say about it! And we certainly do!<\/span><\/p>\n

We love caring for <\/span><\/p>\n

your family\u2019s smiles<\/span><\/p>\n

in our Columbia, TN dental office. That\u2019s why we work so hard to inform you about best practices for healthy teeth. Halloween requires extra vigilance when it comes to dental care, so we thought today\u2019s blog was in order. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about helpful ways to protect your kid\u2019s teeth during all the sugar-coated Halloween festivities! We hope you find it informative and helpful as the night of fright lurks closer to a neighborhood near you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are five easy ways to keep healthy teeth in your house of little ghosts, ghouls, and adorable monsters this Halloween season! And remember, we\u2019re always a phone call away if you have questions or concerns about your family\u2019s oral health. <\/span><\/p>\n

Now let\u2019s go trick-or-treating for some helpful dental care tips!<\/span><\/p>\n

Prevent Dental Emergencies!<\/b><\/h2>\n

Halloween is definitely fun for the whole family. Parents enjoy trick-or-treating as much as the kids do. It\u2019s fun watching the little monsters and superheroes excitedly hopping from house to house, building their treasure trove of candy. <\/span><\/p>\n

But Halloween does invite the possibility for accidents and injuries. Despite your efforts to keep them safe by supervising and carrying a flashlight, it\u2019s still hard to keep up with them every single step of the way. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your child could easily trip over their costume or a large crack in the sidewalk, fall down, and knock out a tooth. They could also be chewing on a hard piece of candy and break a tooth, as well. <\/span><\/p>\n

Prevent dental emergencies by avoiding hard candy, making sure they\u2019re in a properly-fitted costume that allows them to walk easily, and by calling us when life laughs at your efforts and throws you a dental emergency anyway!<\/span><\/p>\n

Be Choosy With Halloween Candy!<\/b><\/h2>\n

Speaking of hard candy, being choosy about your child\u2019s candy choices can help keep their teeth cleaner and healthier. Along with hard candy, you should also steer clear of sticky substances like taffy, caramel, and nougat. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s because it\u2019s the kind of gooey goodness that stays around in the nooks and crannies of their mouth long after they\u2019ve eaten it. This only gives harmful bacteria more time to enjoy the sugar and create problems. <\/span><\/p>\n

Protect Them From Cavities!<\/b><\/h2>\n

You can always take advantage of our preventive services at Beck Dental Care! Whether your family\u2019s dental checkup comes before or after Halloween, a great way to prevent cavities all year long is with sealants and fluoride treatments in our Columbia, TN dental office!<\/span><\/p>\n

This helps to give their teeth a coating of protection against plaque acids and bacteria that can seep into their teeth and develop into cavities, or worse!<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Sure They\u2019re Getting Plenty Of Water!<\/b><\/h2>\n

Water is essential to good oral and overall health, no matter what day of the year it is. At Halloween, it\u2019s helpful to have even more water on hand than you normally do. The reason is because along with staying well-hydrated for your health, you can also have them rinse their mouth with water after they\u2019ve eaten candy. <\/span><\/p>\n

This will really give your teeth and gums some extra protection because it encourages healthy saliva production and helps wash away sugar and other debris in between brushing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Get A Dental Cleaning & Exam This Season!<\/b><\/h2>\n

Keeping your family\u2019s teeth healthy requires a proactive approach. Part of that is maintaining twice annual dental checkups at Beck Dental Care. So depending on where your next appointment falls on the calendar, you may need to try and fit one in before or schedule on a few weeks after Halloween. <\/span><\/p>\n

If before, dental sealants and fluoride treatments are a smart choice, as we said earlier. If after, it\u2019s a way to make sure the candy lovers in your household escaped Halloween unscathed by all the extra sugar. <\/span><\/p>\n

To keep your family\u2019s teeth safe and healthy this Halloween season, makes sure to call our Columbia, TN dental office today at (931) 388-8452 <\/a>or fill out our <\/span><\/p>\n

online form<\/span><\/p>\n

to schedule an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The clock is ticking on those last minute Halloween preparations! Are your family\u2019s teeth and gums going to stay healthy this season? They will if our team at Beck Dental Care has anything to say about it! And we certainly do! We love caring for your family\u2019s smiles in our Columbia, TN dental office. That\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":823,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n5 Ways To Protect Your Kid\u2019s Teeth\u2502Columbia, TN dentist \u2502Beck Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Keeping your family\u2019s teeth healthy is easy when you trust Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN. 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