{"id":380,"date":"2020-10-21T20:43:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T20:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=380"},"modified":"2020-11-02T20:46:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-02T20:46:06","slug":"carlisle-dentist-5-tips-halloween-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/carlisle-dentist-5-tips-halloween-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Keeping Your Smile Healthy During Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_45496588__1603305519_28737-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween pail and candy tips from your Carlisle dentist\" class=\"wp-image-381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_45496588__1603305519_28737-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_45496588__1603305519_28737-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_45496588__1603305519_28737.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween is almost here! This spooky time of year is filled with fun family activities, scary movies, tasty treats, and plenty of reasons to smile. Unfortunately, with such an abundance of sugary candies, this can also be a tough season for your teeth. However, with a few simple precautions, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">keep your smile safe from cavities<\/a> while still indulging in your favorite fall sweets! Use these five tips from your Carlisle dentist to make sure you enjoy a happy, healthy Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Choose Your Candy Carefully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there isn\u2019t any candy that\u2019s <em>good<\/em> for your teeth, there are some varieties that are safer than others. Do your best to avoid hard, chewy, and sour candies, since these burn through your enamel very quickly and increase your risk of cavities. Instead, safer choices include sugarless gum and soft candies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Drink Plenty of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is staying hydrated good for your overall health, but it can help prevent tooth decay. Drinking plenty of water during and after enjoying your Halloween candy washes away lingering sticky, sugary residue that would otherwise cause cavities. It also encourages saliva production, which is your body\u2019s natural recourse against tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Treat Yourself to Some Chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When compared to other types of candy, chocolate is a relatively safe choice for your teeth. Chocolate melts quickly and is much easier to clean away than sticky, chewy candies. Even better, dark chocolate contains less sugar than white or milk chocolate and contains some beneficial antioxidants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Keep Using Fluoridated Dental Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s important to use fluoridated dental products all year long, it\u2019s especially so before Halloween! Mouthwashes and toothpastes with fluoride are key to keeping your teeth strong and helping them resist cavities. Make sure you\u2019re brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day, flossing all your teeth daily, and regularly rinsing with mouthwash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #5: Don\u2019t Forget to Schedule Your Dental Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween marks the start of the very busy winter months. Now is a great time to schedule your second dental checkup of the year before your schedule becomes too busy with holiday plans. It\u2019s also a great way to make sure your smile is happy, healthy, and ready for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not careful, your Halloween can be haunted by cavities and toothaches! Keeping these five easy yet effective tips in mind can help keep you healthy while you enjoy the fall festivities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At Flenniken Family Dentistry, we\u2019re proud to showcase the talents of our team of five highly trained doctors. While their combined years of experience and training can help you overcome nearly any oral health issue, they\u2019d much rather help you stop them from developing in the first place! With regular dental checkups and excellent preventive care, we aim to spot and stop problems as early as possible to keep your smile strong and healthy all year long. To learn more, we can be reached via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(717) 249-7777.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is almost here! This spooky time of year is filled with fun family activities, scary movies, tasty treats, and plenty of reasons to smile. Unfortunately, with such an abundance of sugary candies, this can also be a tough season for your teeth. 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