{"id":114,"date":"2017-10-07T14:46:56","date_gmt":"2017-10-07T14:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2017-12-27T14:56:09","modified_gmt":"2017-12-27T14:56:09","slug":"halloween-candy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imagine-smiles.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/halloween-candy\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Halloween Candy Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"KidsHelping our kids stay healthy can be a struggle year round, but during the holidays, there is an added difficulty in making sure kids eat healthy foods as well as special treats. Before your kids gather Halloween candy, read this blog to find out some easy ways to keep your kids smiling while protecting their oral and overall health. One of the easiest ways to ensure your child\u2019s smile stays healthy is to visit a children\u2019s dentist<\/a> twice a year for dental checkups and teeth cleanings.
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1 \u2013 Keeping Teeth Clean<\/h2>\n

As usual, you need to make sure your kids are brushing and flossing their teeth each day. If your children are eating some extra sweets, you may want to have them brush between meals too, and if you don\u2019t already have one scheduled, consider making an appointment with your dentist.<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 Avoiding the Worst Halloween Candy Offenders<\/h2>\n

All candies contain sugar that can cause damage to teeth, but there are some candies that are worse than others for teeth. Chocolate actually doesn\u2019t cause much harm to your smile, and dark chocolate is actually fairly good for teeth as it can remove plaque and it has minimal added sugars. Sugar-free gum chewed between meals will decrease the chances for tooth decay. Some of the candies that are more likely to damage teeth include:<\/p>\n