How to Avoid Halloween Cavities

The best thing about Halloween— other than getting dressed up, of course— is to eat as much Halloween candy as you want. And even though you’re an adult and you can do what you want, you should be careful with how much candy that you really are eating so that you don’t end up with a mouth full of Halloween cavities. So, what can you do? Let’s take a closer look at some tips.

Try Eating Healthy Snacks

Yes, sure, having a piece or two of candy isn’t going to be the end of the world for you and your oral health but if you feel like you’re eating more candy than is humanly possible, then you may want to set it aside and choose a healthy snack instead. Healthy snacks like apple slices or carrot sticks aren’t just good for your body, but they are also good for your teeth as well.

Put Down the Soda

Nothing goes quite as good with a handful of candy quite like more sugar, right? Rather than drinking a soda or two every day, try drinking more water. Water is not only great for your overall health, but it’s also great for your teeth. By drinking a lot of water throughout the day you can help to gently wash off any sugar on your teeth and encourage your mouth’s natural production of saliva— which also helps to fight cavities.

Brush Those Teeth

Dr. Steven Holbrook can say it once and he will continue to remind you to brush your teeth multiple times a day— especially if your Halloween diet consists of a lot of candy. When brushing your teeth, make sure that you are using a new toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.

There’s no shame in eating a lot of candy as an adult or even stealing it from your little kids, but it’s definitely not fun to get some Halloween cavities. To learn more about how you can take better care of your teeth, schedule a dentist appointment at our Albuquerque office today and call us at (505) 881-1159.