Happy Teeth During the Holidays
As we kick off the holiday season with Halloween, we’d like to share a few tips to keep your brackets in place and your teeth cavity free! Here are a few tricks as you enjoy your treats:
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Avoid sticky, chewy candy and biting directly into hard candies, as this can lead to broken brackets and an extra visit to the orthodontist.
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Brush your teeth more frequently. Sugar LOVES clinging to teeth and can lead to excess plaque. Prolonged plaque on the teeth causes cavities.
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Make sure to floss like a boss. Threaders given to you by your orthodontist and dentist allow you to take care of the “in between” parts of your teeth. This is a sneaky hiding spot for food and sugar.
Enjoy! We hope you have a fun and safe Halloween with your family and friends!
