Halloween is an exciting time of year for your kids and yourself! You get to dress up, gather an abundance of candy, and enjoy some slightly cooler weather. Before you go trick-or-treating this year, make sure that your smile is happy and healthy. The team at Healthy Smiles in Houston, TX, is here today with some helpful advice to avoid cavities this holiday season.
Bring Your Family In For A Checkup
Your schedule can get busy with the kids back in school, sports back in session, and other important events to attend. Don’t forget to bring your family in for their dental checkup before the end of the year is over. Fall is a great time of year to schedule a cleaning and examination because you can ensure that your kids’ smiles are healthy before Halloween and the winter holidays. When you bring them in for a checkup, they will have their teeth professionally cleaned by a hygienist. The dentist will then thoroughly examine their smiles to look for signs of cavities, gingivitis, and other changes to their oral health. Restorative treatments can be scheduled as needed to correct any problems and protect their health.
Fluoride & Sealants Offer Extra Protections
Are you worried about your child getting cavities? There are some additional steps you can take to protect their pearly whites before they go trick-or-treating, and all year long. First, make sure that they are properly brushing and flossing every day. This can help remove bacteria and food particles throughout the day. At their next checkup, their hygienist may offer a fluoride treatment. This can be applied topically to their enamel to strengthen their pearly whites from decay. Sealants are also available for patients to prevent tooth decay. This is a thin layer of resin that is bonded to the molars. The layer creates a barrier between your tooth and harmful bacteria.
Restore Your Teeth With Dental Fillings
If you or your child do get a cavity, a simple restoration can be performed to treat the area and protect your smile from further damage. Dental fillings involve removing the decayed part of your tooth, cleaning the space, and adding composite resin or another strong material in its place. This process is minimally invasive and can provide protection to your pearly whites. If a cavity is not treated promptly, it can continue to wear away your enamel and cause toothaches which can be quite uncomfortable. If you do have a cavity, try to have it restored before you indulge in Halloween sweets. The sugar in candy can lead to more bacteria and a worsening cavity. We want you to enjoy this fun holiday and keep your smile safe.
Schedule An Appointment With Our Team
Our team is here for you whether you need preventive care, restorations, or more. To schedule an appointment with Healthy Smiles in Houston, TX, call our team today at 281-974-4494.
