Fall has officially arrived, which means Halloween will be here before we know it! It’s a time where families look forward to dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating around their neighborhood. For most children, this means accumulating bags of free candies and goodies. Although having a stockpile of sweets is every kid’s dream, it can leave a lasting mark on their smile if they’re not careful. Here are some Halloween oral health tips that can help your little one avoid a trip to their emergency dentist.

Tooth loss is a common issue that affects approximately 178 million Americans. In fact, 40 million people in the United States are missing all of their natural teeth! Fortunately, losing a tooth doesn’t mean that you need to go the rest of your life with gaps in your smile, and you don’t need to settle for traditional dentures. Implant dentures provide all sorts of benefits and can be lifechanging for people who are missing most of or all of their teeth. However, it will take some time to become accustomed to how they feel. Continue reading to learn more about the adjustment period.

One of the worst feelings out there is when you take a bite into something on the hard side and feel it make contact with your tooth. Not only can this be painful, but it can also compromise the appearance of your smile and even lead to a dental emergency. It is especially important to be extra careful when you are eating harder foods that are more likely to chip teeth. Continue reading to learn which treats to be extra wary of.