{"id":91,"date":"2024-09-04T21:07:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T21:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holtfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=91"},"modified":"2024-09-30T21:09:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T21:09:29","slug":"how-to-help-dental-cosmetics-survive-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holtfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/04\/how-to-help-dental-cosmetics-survive-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Dental Cosmetics Survive Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Part of the fun of Halloween is dressing up. There\u2019s just something about changing your look for a special occasion that\u2019s incredibly satisfying. Cosmetic dentistry<\/a> treatments can also switch up your style, but if you\u2019re not careful this spooky season, you could end up with a real aesthetic nightmare on your hands! Keep reading for tips on how to help your beautified pearly whites survive the holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Watch What You Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So you may not become<\/em> what you eat, but hard, sticky, and excessively chewy candies can still put your dental cosmetics at risk. Porcelain veneers and metal-free restorations, for example, are pretty hardy, but can break on Lemon Heads and Jawbreakers or be pulled away by caramels and taffy. In case you were wondering what Halloween treats are safe for your dental cosmetics, chocolate is usually your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar\u2019s Monstrous Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t enjoy a sweet treat or two during the holidays, then when else are you supposed to enjoy them? It\u2019s okay to have a few pieces of Halloween candy \u2013 as long as you\u2019re paying attention to your sugar intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar accelerates bacterial growth, which is a major contributor to conditions like tooth decay and gum disease. Newly whitened teeth won\u2019t look as brilliant if bacteria create a cavity, and if gum disease weakens your pink dental supports you could very well lose your teeth and <\/em>your cosmetics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scare Off Harmful Bacteria with Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Along with limiting sugar, you can mitigate oral bacteria build up by maintaining strong oral hygiene habits. Here are some handy tricks to keep up your sleeve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n