I’m really behind on my Halloween preparations. I still have to pick up a costume for Jake, who will be trick-or-treating at his daycare as well as around our neighborhood. He hasn’t warmed up to candy yet, but it won’t be long before I’ll have to limit his sugar consumption.

To avoid the hazards of sugar on our children’s teeth, husband-and-wife dentists Drs. Kapil and Vidhima Davar of Bel Air Pediatric Dentistry have some tips for parents:

This Halloween, your firemen, ballerinas and superheroes will return with bags of candy eager to gnaw on their hard-won Snickers bars, Skittles and candy corn. The list of Halloween candy can be endless – as can the dangers sweets can cause to your children’s teeth.

When plaque, a thin film of bacteria on teeth and gums, mixes with sugar, an acid forms that attacks the teeth. Over time, the acid can break down tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. But parents can protect their children and enjoy Halloween safely.

Your children can enjoy the spoils of trick-or-treating without the dangers of tooth decay. You can help them enjoy Halloween candy in moderation while continuing good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups.

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