HINTS FOR A HEALTHY HALLOWEEN

We all know that Halloween, to most children, means candy. To prevent cavities and maintain your child's good dental health this Halloween, remember to have them brush and floss after eating sugary treats.

If you are concerned about the amount of candy that your children will receive, try rationing it out over the next few weeks. Better yet, if you want to experiment with something different this year, instead of giving out Halloween candy, consider these 10 spooky alternatives on Halloween night:

  1. Spider rings
  2. Vampire teeth
  3. Way cool Halloween stickers
  4. Party favor sunglasses
  5. Small cans of Play-Doh
  6. Noisemakers
  7. Pencils with Halloween erasers
  8. Halloween bouncy balls
  9. Temporary tattoos
  10. Small bottles of bubbles

You can find all sorts of unique ideas for non-edible Halloween treats at local party stores.  Most kids love this stuff and it won't cause decay!

No matter what you decide to hand out this Halloween, remember to follow these tips to help protect your children's teeth from cavities and maintain good oral health throughout the year:

Brush twice a day.
Floss daily.
Eat healthy foods and nutritious snacks.
Visit your dentist for regular check ups.

HAPPY, HEALTHY HALLOWEEN!!