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:
Avoid sticky, chewy candy and biting directly into hard candies, as this can lead to broken brackets and an extra visit to the orthodontist.
Brush your teeth more frequently. Sugar LOVES clinging to teeth and can lead to excess plaque. Prolonged plaque on the teeth causes cavities.
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!