{"id":56,"date":"2017-10-05T02:49:28","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T02:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2018-03-05T02:54:58","modified_gmt":"2018-03-05T02:54:58","slug":"happy-halloween-childrens-dentist-springfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/happy-halloween-childrens-dentist-springfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Halloween from Your Children\u2019s Dentist in Springfield"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"littleYour children\u2019s dentist in Springfield doesn\u2019t only want your children to have fun this Halloween. Dr. Olson also wants them to enjoy the treats, but also take precautions to help maintain their healthy smiles and avoid cavities. Read on to find out what is recommended.<\/p>\n

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How Does Tooth Decay Happen?<\/h2>\n

Before we address the question of what you can do to help prevent cavities this Halloween, let\u2019s first examine how tooth decay happens in the first place. Did you know that about 90 percent of all foods contain sugar or starches? These two ingredients feed oral bacteria that produce acids. When these acids attack enamel, there can be tooth mineral loss, which can eventually lead to a cavity.<\/p>\n

Therefore, if your children lick lollipops or sip on sugary drinks, they are more susceptible to decay because these treats allow acids to attack teeth the entire time the sweets are in their mouths.<\/p>\n

Eat Sweets with a Meal<\/h2>\n

One solution to the problem of acid attack is to have your children enjoy their Halloween treats with a meal rather than as a separate snack. This will mitigate the presence of bacteria.<\/p>\n

Offer Healthy Snacks Along with Sweet Treats<\/h2>\n

When your children ask for one of their Halloween treats, be sure to offer a healthy snack, too. These include:<\/p>\n