Since it’s nearly October, you’re likely starting to look forward to Halloween. Fair enough – the 31st has plenty of candy, costumes, parties, and other scary fun to offer. You should still be careful when the day arrives, though; your All Hallows’ Eve could otherwise involve urgent oral issues. Given that fact, your Austin dentist is here to ensure your spooky season is smile-friendly. Just keep reading to learn four great “tricks” or ways to avoid dental emergencies on Halloween.
Skip the Really Hard Candies
For starters, skip any hard candies you get on Halloween. These sweets are a major cause of many dental emergencies.
It comes down to hard candies having a risky texture. When biting lollipops, jawbreakers, and similarly tough treats, people are likely to chip or crack a tooth. Such an injury can make the affected area sensitive and require an immediate trip to the dentist. To keep from getting one, you should either avoid hard candies or only suck on them.
Switch Over to Dark Chocolate
Another idea is to make dark chocolate your main Halloween treat. By doing so, you’d be less likely to have severe smile trouble on the 31st.
Dark chocolate isn’t that bad for oral health, all things considered. It contains less sugar than milk-based kinds, and its antioxidants fight off harmful mouth bacteria. This sweet also doesn’t stick as readily to your teeth as other candies. All that said, dark chocolate lets you enjoy Halloween without risking a dental emergency.
Remember to Brush & Floss
Oral care also protects you from Halloween dental emergencies. So, remember to brush and floss after having your holiday candy.
Hygiene is truly crucial to your smile’s health. By brushing twice daily and flossing once daily, you remove food debris, plaque, and tartar that can cause cavities, gum disease, and worse. That means you should brush and floss right after eating any Halloween candy. Doing so stops sugar from clinging to your smile, and it keeps bacteria from infecting your teeth or gums.
See a Dentist Before the 31st
If you’re willing to invest the time, see a dentist before October 31st as well. That appointment would greatly reduce your risk of a Halloween dental emergency.
Modern dental checkups are the best form of preventive oral care. When you attend them, your dentist can diagnose and treat mouth issues before they become severe. It follows that a pre-Halloween checkup is immensely helpful; it stops oral problems before treats make them emergencies.
For more Halloween dental advice, consult your dental provider. They’ll outline how to enjoy the 31st without needing urgent oral care.
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