{"id":147,"date":"2017-10-31T15:52:25","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T15:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/?p=147"},"modified":"2017-11-01T15:52:43","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T15:52:43","slug":"dentist-on-university-boulevard-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/dentist-on-university-boulevard-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist on University Boulevard Talks Candy for Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_70854323__1507911762_28321-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"halloween candy bucket \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_70854323__1507911762_28321-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_70854323__1507911762_28321-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_70854323__1507911762_28321.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Happy Halloween everyone! Not only is today dedicated to kids scouring as much candy as humanly possible in one night, but it\u2019s also for welcoming other end of the year holidays that are waiting for us right around the corner.<\/p>\n<p>All of us want to enter 2018 in good health\u2014meaning overall and oral health. You should want to guide your children to good dental health as well. It starts now! Don\u2019t let your little ones chop down too hard or on too many crunchy candies\u2014especially if they have braces. Your dentist on University Boulevard is here to share why.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Got Braces? Don\u2019t Eat This Halloween Candy<\/h2>\n<p>If your child has metal braces, try to avoid the following bad candies or risk seeing your orthodontist sooner than expected:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caramel (and whole candy apples)<\/li>\n<li>Taffy (or any chewy candies)<\/li>\n<li>Bubblegum<\/li>\n<li>Fruit roll-ups<\/li>\n<li>Gummy Bears, Gummy Fish, Gummy Worms\u2026or anything \u00a0\u201c<em>gummy\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Hard candies<\/li>\n<li>Any candy containing nuts (and peanut brittle)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can\u2019t manage to keep your child away from the sugary Halloween treats, try to have them eat softer candies like peanut butter cups or other soft chocolate\u00a0<em>melt-in-your-mouth<\/em>\u00a0treats\u2026but not the ones with nuts!<\/p>\n<h2>What Can a Bad Candy Do to Your Child\u2019s Braces?<\/h2>\n<p>Well, all sugar is already bad for your teeth. When sugar mixes with the bacteria in your mouth, it creates a dangerous acid that attacks the protective layers of your teeth. This can cause the enamel to erode on your teeth, leading to other more severe oral health issues.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine what your child\u2019s teeth must endure with braces. It\u2019s already hard enough for your child to effectively brush and floss around their metal brackets and wires. Can you picture all the lingering sugar around their orthodontic treatment? This is not only bad for their oral health, but after they get their braces taken off they can have discolored spots left permanently on their teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Help Keep Your Child\u2019s Braces Clean?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s pertinent to the success of your child\u2019s orthodontic treatment to keep their braces thoroughly cleaned. Make sure that they\u2019re brushing their teeth, flossing, and swishing with mouthwash to remove bad dental bacteria regularly.<\/p>\n<p>If you notice that they\u2019re having\u00a0 a difficult time doing so, try helping them by purchasing interdental brushes or a water pik to make flossing easier. It\u2019s also recommended to schedule more frequent dental visits if they aren\u2019t cleaning their teeth properly. Not only will your dentist be able to help them\u00a0 learn about their dental routine, but they\u2019ll have their teeth professionally cleaned.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Our Office<\/h2>\n<p>If you need help maintaining your child\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/orthodontic-services.html\">orthodontic treatment<\/a>, especially when holidays come around, look no further than Parker Dental &amp; Orthodontics. Our office specializes in helping guide patient\u2019s smiles into their correct places and maintain them. If you would like to speak to one of our professionals, feel free to call out office! We would be more than happy to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Halloween everyone! Not only is today dedicated to kids scouring as much candy as humanly possible in one night, but it\u2019s also for welcoming other end of the year holidays that are waiting for us right around the corner. All of us want to enter 2018 in good health\u2014meaning overall and oral health. 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