{"id":360,"date":"2022-10-25T05:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T05:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/?p=360"},"modified":"2022-10-25T17:01:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T17:01:32","slug":"oral-care-tips-for-halloween-in-orange-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crovattoandedwards.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/25\/oral-care-tips-for-halloween-in-orange-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Smile Safe This Halloween!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Halloween in Orange Park is right around the corner now, so people are gearing up for the festivities. Some might be choosing their costumes and decorations, while others are planning their trick-or-treat routes. That said, you\u2019ll want to make oral care<\/a> a part of this prep work. Otherwise, Halloween sweets could cause your teeth some severe harm. Fortunately enough, though, your local dental practice can help you out. Read on to learn four ways to keep your smile safe for All Hallows\u2019 Eve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Only Eat Candies After Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if Halloween candy looks tempting, try to save it for after meals. Doing so will reduce its effects on your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, your mouth produces more saliva during meals. Since this liquid rinses away food particles and sugar, it\u2019ll work more effectively against candy after lunch or dinner. Plus, only eating when a meal is finished limits the amount of sugar that reaches your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set a Limit & Give Up the Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consider setting a limit on the number of treats you and your child can keep. After all, you can\u2019t eat what you don\u2019t have! That said, consider some ways to give some of your excess candy away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, donate the sweets to a charitable organization. Some groups are known to accept candy donations on behalf of soldiers overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, you could offer to \u201cbuy back\u201d your child\u2019s candy or exchange it for a fun toy. One good idea might be to offer a dollar for every 25 pieces or a pound of candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chew Sugar-Free Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you wouldn\u2019t be eating too many Halloween sweets. If you do, you could always follow up your treats with sugar-free gum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, this gum increases saliva flow and washes away acids and bacteria from candy. Furthermore, it has xylitol, which is effective at stopping tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brush & Floss Before Bed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though Halloween night is fun, don\u2019t use it to justify poor oral hygiene. As such, remember to brush your teeth twice and floss once on the 31st. That way, you won\u2019t let leftover sweets stick to your teeth overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You ought to protect your oral health during Halloween in Orange Park. Therefore, remember to practice the tips above during this spooky season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Crovatto & Edwards Family Dentistry<\/em><\/a> is based in Orange Park, FL. As led by <\/em>Drs. Crovatto<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Edwards<\/em><\/a>, our practice emphasizes personalized dental care for its patients. To that end, we provide preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, not to mention emergency procedures. Our office is even certified to offer orthodontic services like Invisalign clear aligners! For more information or to book an appointment, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (904)-272-0800<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Halloween in Orange Park is right around the corner now, so people are gearing up for the festivities. Some might be choosing their costumes and decorations, while others are planning their trick-or-treat routes. That said, you\u2019ll want to make oral care a part of this prep work. Otherwise, Halloween sweets could cause your teeth some […]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nSafe Smile Tips for Halloween | Orange Park Dentist | Crovatto & Edwards<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You want your smile to stay healthy for Halloween in Orange Park, right? 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