TRICK OR TREAT? Protect Your Child’s Teeth This Halloween
Every year, as we approach Halloween, parents will come into the office and ask, “Is it okay if my child eats all that Halloween candy?” While chowing down on candy shouldn’t be a regular activity, Halloween is supposed to be fun! We say yes, it is okay for kids (and parents) to eat candy on Halloween! However, when kids bring home their big bags of candy after trick-or-treating, that night of fun can turn into big dental problems down the road if you’re not careful.
If your child wants to enjoy a piece of candy, have them wait until during or after mealtimes. Eating food increases saliva production, washing away food particles and counteracting the acid produced by bacteria. Saving candy for meals means that sugar is less likely to cling to your teeth for hours. Consider donating to Operation Gratitude. If you want to get that sugar out of your house on Nov. 1 but don’t want to be wasteful by throwing out perfectly good candy, you can donate extra Halloween candy to Operation Gratitude. This organization creates care packages for active duty military members, veterans, and first responders. Halloween candy is always a welcome
addition to these packages! Learn how to give at operationgratitude.com/express-your- thanks/halloween-candy .
Don’t forget to brush!
Kids need to brush and floss every day, but it’s extra important to check that your little ghosts and goblins clean their teeth after indulging in all that Halloween candy. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a sweet treat every now and then, and on Halloween, we’re expected to have a little fun. Just make sure to have a plan for all that candy. The scariest thing on Halloween shouldn’t be cavities.
Don’t let candy be a snack.
Halloween candy tends to stick around, and it can be tempting to reach for those fun-size treats throughout the day. Not only is this bad for your waistline, snacking on sugar all day will also do a number on your teeth.
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Paleo Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie This meal-in-a-glass smoothie will cure your craving for a pumpkin spice latte. It’s packed with nutrients and fall flavor. If you’re the type of person who uses your blender more than your pots and pans, you’ll definitely want to add this recipe to your rotation.
Open enrollment for next year’s health and dental insurance is right around the corner, and we often see that benefit managers or employees at smaller companies are often confused about what plan to choose to benefit them the most. We find that some of our patients pick a plan in which the monthly payments are lower, but then they are stuck with an insurance coverage that is not right for their dental needs, or they end up having very high copayments every time they come in the office.
Ingredients
We have created a free-of-charge, 15-minute consultation to help you pick the best option based on your individual dental needs.
• 1 cup coconut milk • 1/4 cup organic pumpkin purée • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie
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1 frozen banana, sliced
1 cup ice
All you have to do is to contact the office at 619-265-2467, or visit us on our website at
spice (or substitute with cinnamon and ginger)
aplusfamilydentistry.com and schedule an appointment with Goli once you have your benefit package available from your employer. You’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $50 restaurant gift card.
Directions
1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. 2. Blend on high or on smoothie setting until smooth.
3. Transfer to a cold glass, garnish with pumpkin pie spice, and serve.
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