There are a lot of scary things about Halloween…but cavities don’t have to be one of them! Odds are, if your child is going trick-or-treating this year, they will return with a lot of treats that are not good for their teeth. They can still participate in the fun of dressing up and going door-to-door, but there are a few small things you can do to minimize the risk of all the sweets harming your kids’ teeth.
Here are a few simple tips from JORDAN ORAL CARE that can make a huge impact!
Timing of Treats
To help protect your child’s teeth this Halloween break, try to limit Halloween treats with meals or shortly after mealtime. Saliva production increases during meals. This helps cancel out acids produced by bacteria in your mouth and rinse away food particles, and can help reduce the risk of cavities. Before “trick or treating”, it is a good idea to ensure that children eat a healthy meal first. This will also hopefully decrease the volume of treats consumed.
Types of Treats
As well as frequency of snacking, the length of time sugary food stays in your child’s mouth can affect tooth decay. Avoid treats that tend to linger in the mouth, such as hard or sticky sweets, as they will do the most damage to teeth.
Drinking Water
It is important for children to drink plenty of water to rinse away the sugar after eating Halloween treats. The water will help to dilute any acid attacks caused by sugary snacks.
Regular Tooth Brushing
To keep their mouths healthy, regular brushing with a fluoride toothpaste is key, like Jordan’s 0-5years Kids Toothpaste (€3.20/£2.15) & Jordan Junior Toothpaste (€3.20/£2.15) with the recommended level of flouride. Younger children should be supervised to ensure the correct amount of toothpaste is placed on the toothbrush. Ensure they are using a tooth brush adapted to their age and needs. The Jordan Step by Step kids range (€3.20/£2.15) grows with your child, delivering what they need at every age from 0-2years, 3-5yeras and 6-9years. Ensure you’re brushing your own teeth too with Jordan Oral Care’s Individual Reach Adult Toothbrushes available in soft and medium
Use moderation
Encourage your child to eat fun-sized treats instead of a full bar. The smaller portions have just as much flavour but a fraction of the sugars.
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Kids Step by Step 3-5 Years Toothbrush (€3.20/£2.15)
Junior Step by Step 6-9 Years Toothbrush (€2.99/£2.15)
Junior 6-12years Toothpaste (€3.20/£2.15)
Individual Reach Adult Toothbrush (€4.25/£3.75- 2pk)
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