{"id":78,"date":"2017-10-27T15:50:53","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T15:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2020-09-21T12:35:48","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T12:35:48","slug":"family-dentist-dix-hills-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/27\/family-dentist-dix-hills-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Kids Have a Fun, Healthy Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-79\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_57172840-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"child dressed for halloween\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_57172840-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_57172840-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_57172840.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>USA Today recently published some statistics regarding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2013\/10\/29\/halloween-candy-consumption\/3189537\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candy consumption on Halloween<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The numbers are interesting &#8212; and also frightening for your family dentist in Dix Hills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the most alarming stats. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 4% of all candy consumption in the US occurs on October 31<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost all children will eat at least one piece of candy on Halloween<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half of adults will eat candy on Halloween compared to 24% on a regular day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids eat 4 times as much candy as adults on Halloween<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This uptick in sugar consumption can spell trouble for teeth and gums, especially for children whose tooth enamel is still developing. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to help your child have a fun AND healthy Halloween. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan In Advance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agreeing on a game plan <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you take your kids trick-or-treating will help set their expectations for healthier candy consumption after they come back home. Have a family meeting where you lay out some rules for how much they will eat, and which candy is off-limits. Sticky treats (like Bit O\u2019Honey, caramel, and taffy) is riskier because it is likely to get lodged in the chewing surface of the teeth. Nutty, crunchy, and hard candies spell trouble for kids with braces. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding your family a balanced meal before they go out for Halloween can also reduce the chances that they will overindulge as they trick or treat. Plan a full dinner for October 31 &#8212; it\u2019s also a great time to talk about your expectations for the evening. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Portion Sizes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your kiddos return home with a bucketful of candy, have them spread it out and sort the pieces into smaller individual serving sizes using plastic baggies. They\u2019ll probably be happy to look at the haul anyway! Think two to three pieces per bag. Then outline how much they can eat &#8212; one bag every day, every two days, weekly, or whatever you feel comfortable with. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean Out After a Week<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let the candy linger around too long, either. Wait a week or two to let everyone get their fill of Halloween treats &#8212; then clean out the cabinets! You can always take the leftover sweets to work, where they\u2019ll (probably) be shared by more people. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Dentist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help make sure your child enters the holiday season with a clean and healthy smile by scheduling a visit to the dentist around October or November! A checkup and cleaning serves growing smiles well this time of year, when sugary candy threatens to cause cavities or infection. And if you\u2019re searching the web for a \u201cdentist near me\u201d serving Dix Hills, you\u2019ve found us at Dix Hills Family Dentistry. We can\u2019t wait to help you and your children enjoy healthy smiles that last a lifetime. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Authors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/meet-dr-raj-gaur.html\"><b>Dr. Raj Gaur<\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/meet-dr-shubha-soni-gaur.html\"><b>Dr. Shubha Soni-Gaur<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide high quality children\u2019s dentistry in Dix Hills. To learn more about safe candy consumption at halloween or to schedule an appointment, you are invited to contact the office at 631-673-8040.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USA Today recently published some statistics regarding candy consumption on Halloween. 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