October’s here and Halloween is on the way! It’s time for haunted houses, costumes, fall parties, and of course, candy. We want you to have a great time enjoying the parties and the trick-or-treating. October is National Orthodontic Health month, so we have some tips for you to protect your braces as you enjoy your Halloween.
To have a safe Halloween for your braces we recommend you avoid candies that can harm them. To keep your braces safe, you should avoid the types of candy that are hard, gummy, sticky, or chewy. But there is good news!
The great thing is that there are plenty of candies you can enjoy. Any sort of soft candy is good, as long as it’s not sticky. Soft candy bars, bite-sized chocolates, peppermint patties, and peanut butter cups are all perfectly fine to eat.
Since your braces add a good deal of extra care to your daily oral hygiene, you should be especially vigilant in your brushing and flossing. Sweets can cause cavities, and the longer the exposure, the greater the likelihood of decay, so be especially thorough this month.
To learn more about how to care for your braces during the Halloween season, call Lighthouse Dental & Orthodontics in Riverton, Utah. Dr. Samuel Richey would love to help you. Happy Halloween!