{"id":2161,"date":"2019-10-30T22:22:27","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T22:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chesterfieldfamilydental.com\/?p=2161"},"modified":"2019-10-30T22:22:27","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T22:22:27","slug":"most-frightening-halloween-candies-for-children-wearing-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chesterfieldfamilydental.com\/most-frightening-halloween-candies-for-children-wearing-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Frightening Halloween Candies for Children Wearing Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"
Halloween can turn into Nightmare on Elm Street<\/em> for millions of youths wearing braces if they indulge in too much of the wrong type of candy. A reported 4 million youngsters will be going door-to-door on the last day of October, and 10 percent of all costumed kids will be wearing braces. The impact of sticky, sugary, treats on your youngster\u2019s smile can be tricky. That\u2019s why the Chesterfield Family Dental<\/a> staff urges our Springfield community members to consider the effect these Halloween candies can have on the teeth of children wearing braces.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s commonly understood that sugar is inherently bad for children and adult teeth, adding braces into the mix heightens the risk of tooth decay and damage. When sugar from candy and starchy food blends with saliva, it turns into a witches brew that sticks to everything inside your mouth. This includes your interior lining, teeth, and gums. Braces are not in any way exempt from this film.<\/p>\n In fact, the wires and brackets of your child\u2019s braces are like a magnet. When this acidic film gets between the dental work and a youngster\u2019s teeth, it can be increasingly difficult to remove with routine brushing and flossing. Given those braces may remain in place for 12-14 months, the chances of cavities, damaged enamel, and tooth pain are likely. It\u2019s crucial for Springfield parents to understand the following types of treats are particularly risky if your child is currently wearing braces.<\/p>\n Sending your kids out for sugary candy on Halloween is like writing another script for the Scary Movie<\/em> franchise. The plot ends with the braces coming off and your child\u2019s teeth having dark spots, cavities, and diminished enamel. The least risky Halloween treat tends to be chocolate. Hopefully, a delicious chocolate bar and a good cleaning afterward will come as a relief to parents.<\/p>\n At Chesterfield Family Dental, we understand that parents want youngsters to have a happy Halloween and a beautiful smile as well. We\u2019re here to help our Springfield community members accomplish both positives. If your child wears braces and indulges in the Halloween tradition of trick or treat, contact our office and schedule a routine cleaning<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Halloween can turn into Nightmare on Elm Street for millions of youths wearing braces if they indulge in too much of the wrong type of candy. A reported 4 million youngsters will be going door-to-door on the last day of October, and 10 percent of all costumed kids will be wearing braces. The impact of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2162,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nSugar Mixed with Braces Can Hex a Healthy Tooth<\/h3>\n
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Visit Your Chesterfield Family Dental Office in Springfield After Halloween<\/h3>\n