Say what?! Best candy for teeth?! Is there such a thing? You bet. Fact: Your kids love Halloween. Fact: They want to go trick-or-treating. Fact: You’re going to let them (or suffer the consequences of whiny kids from now until next Halloween). Fact: They’re going to get lots and lots (and lots) of sweet, sugary, sticky, ooey, gooey candies. So, what can you, as a parent, do about all these facts? Do you put your foot down and forbid your kids from going trick-or-treating? Not likely. Or, do you just throw in the towel and let ’em have at it? Of course not. Believe it or not, there is some middle ground here. Not all of your kids’ Halloween treats are ghoulish on their teeth. In fact, some of it isn’t so bad at all, and some is actually good. Here are some dental health tips about the best types of candy for teeth that can help parents sift through all the scary information about the effects of Halloween candy on their kids’ teeth.
We all know that dentists suggest brushing as one of the most important daily health tips. But who hasn’t found themselves in a situation where you become separated from your toothbrush? Maybe you forgot to pack it for a trip or ended up staying the night somewhere and you weren’t planning to. Here are a few ways to clean your teeth without a toothbrush or toothpaste. It’s important to note that this doesn’t replace regular brushing, but is a temporary fix for those times you find yourself without proper dental equipment once in a while.