{"id":209,"date":"2024-09-04T16:36:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/?p=209"},"modified":"2024-09-23T16:38:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:38:32","slug":"candy-busters-saving-teeth-from-halloween-cravings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/04\/candy-busters-saving-teeth-from-halloween-cravings\/","title":{"rendered":"Candy Busters: Saving Your Teeth from Halloween Sugar Cravings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You ain\u2019t afraid of no ghosts, but when Halloween rolls around, you are afraid of developing cavities! Who could blame you, though? It\u2019s hard to resist sugary cravings when the one of the main activities is collecting literal bucketfuls of candy. Even if you\u2019re not the one going from house-to-house hoping to score at least one giant chocolate bar, your own home has probably been well-stocked with the stuff for a while. Monkey-see, monkey-crave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tips won\u2019t protect you from mischievous spirits, but they will protect your smile<\/a> from dental decay. Keep reading for some sugar-busting advice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wait Before You Brush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing once per day is the best way to ward off cavity-causing bacteria and sugary accelerants, so this tip might seem strange. However, it\u2019s especially important when consuming acidic treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, your saliva works hard to wash away bacteria, as well as mitigate the enamel-eroding effects of acid. But it can\u2019t do that effectively if you brush immediately after eating. Give your saliva about 30 minutes to do its thing, and then <\/em>brush off any excess dental troublemakers with fluoride toothpaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hold Yourself to Child-Like Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enforcing child-like rules on your candy consumption can help limit your sugar intake. Sticking to only eating three pieces of candy per day or only indulging yourself on Friday night, for instance, will directly reduce the amount of sugar in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 This can be difficult to do at times, so consider investing in containers with time-sensitive locks or asking friends or family to help keep you accountable. This tip might be a bit old-school, but your teeth will appreciate it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redirect Your Craving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you need something to do with your hands during a movie. Maybe you want a simple delight after a long day. Or maybe you\u2019re simply bored. Whatever the cause of your sugar craving, you can redirect it into a healthier snack or more stimulating activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally sweet fruits, a brisk walk, arts and crafts, crunchy veggies \u2013 whichever alternative you choose, make sure to select a reliable go-to that you actually like. Otherwise, you\u2019ll likely have a harder time resisting temptation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consistent Preventative Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re concerned about your teeth, who\u2019re you going to call? Your dentist! They can help you with immediate problems like toothaches and existing cavities, of course, but did you know they can also help you prevent<\/em> dental disasters?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting your dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months enables them to look for and treat early signs of tooth decay (or other harmful oral conditions). They\u2019ll also take care of the harder-to-remove versions of bacteria: plaque and tartar. With their preventative care assistance and these candy-busting tips, you can survive Halloween without developing dental nightmares!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Our team of candy-busters at Davidson Dental Associates<\/a> is ready to answer the call for Halloween cavity prevention! Whether you\u2019re due for a checkup and cleaning or would like more advice on keeping your teeth happy and healthy, we\u2019ll address your concerns and help you maintain your oral health. To contact<\/a> our office, call 202-775-0022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You ain\u2019t afraid of no ghosts, but when Halloween rolls around, you are afraid of developing cavities! Who could blame you, though? It\u2019s hard to resist sugary cravings when the one of the main activities is collecting literal bucketfuls of candy. Even if you\u2019re not the one going from house-to-house hoping to score at least […]<\/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":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=209"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":211,"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209\/revisions\/211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.davidsondentaldc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}