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Whether your Halloween plans include hosting a party, going to a haunted house, or taking your kids trick-or-treating, the last thing you want is for a dental injury<\/a> to get in the way. The good news is that chipped teeth, broken restorations, and painful toothaches are often preventable \u2013 even during the season of sugar. With this in mind, keep reading for five easy tips that will help you avoid oral health problems during Halloween!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Be Selective About the Candy You Choose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While sticky candies are difficult to remove, crunchy ones increase the risk of a chip or crack. That\u2019s why patients are encouraged to steer clear of taffy, lollipops, sour gummies, and the like. Instead, stick to dark chocolate bars when you can. Not only are they lower in sugar, but they also have antioxidants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Eat Sweet Treats with Your Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During mealtimes, your saliva production increases, helping you taste, swallow, and digest your food. It also helps remove food particles from your teeth, which is why it\u2019s a good idea to enjoy sweet treats with your lunch or dinner. It may seem insignificant, but it can go a long way in preventing tooth decay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Limit Added Sugar Elsewhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between the candy in the breakroom at work and the stash you have at home for trick-or-treaters, it may seem like everywhere you look there\u2019s sugar! If that\u2019s the case, try limiting your sugar elsewhere, like choosing water instead of soda or getting a plain coffee instead of a Frappuccino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Commit to a Solid Oral Hygiene Regimen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Committing to a solid oral hygiene regimen is important year-round. That said, it\u2019s especially crucial during the season of pumpkin-spiced lattes, maple-flavored fudge, and, of course, Halloween candy. So, make sure that you brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash consistently!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Schedule Your Second Checkup and Cleaning of the Year!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It may be hard to believe, but 2025 will be here in just a few short months. So, if you haven\u2019t already, schedule your second dental checkup and cleaning of the year! This ensures that plaque and tartar don\u2019t have a chance to accumulate and that any existing oral health problems are treated before they get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Parsons<\/a> has helped patients with painful toothaches, knocked-out teeth, and just about everything in between. So, if you are dealing with abnormal symptoms or a dental injury, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us via our website<\/a> or by phone at (620) 221-0730<\/strong>. In addition to offering morning, lunchtime, and afternoon hours throughout the week, we offer after-hours visits for current patients so they get the care they need right away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether your Halloween plans include hosting a party, going to a haunted house, or taking your kids trick-or-treating, the last thing you want is for a dental injury to get in the way. The good news is that chipped teeth, broken restorations, and painful toothaches are often preventable \u2013 even during the season of sugar. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nBoo! 5 Easy Tips to Protect Your Smile from Harm This Halloween<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"During the season of sugar, your teeth need even more care! 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