eNewsletter - Bloor Dental Health Centre

We recommend eating sweets and sticky treats at the end of a meal rather than in between meals as a snack. Most people don't realize the importance of this, but for children it can be a huge benefit for letting them enjoy their Halloween treats and minimize the damage to their teeth.

Sugary foods and snacks go hand in hand with tooth decay and cavities. There are natural bacteria that live in your mouth that produce a sticky film (plaque). When this film comes into contact with something sugary you eat, the plaque bacteria feeds on the sugar turning it into an acid. This acid will eat away at the hard enamel on your teeth, and over time cavities will form.

Another tip is to drink water with these snacks to rinse the sugar from your teeth when you're done. Also try eating healthier treats as oppose to the sweet and sticky ones - such as raisins, seasame snaps and other sugar-free treats.

If you're going to indulge, do so in moderation because aside from the dental problems, you should be thinking about your overall health. With Christmas season around the corner, there will be plenty of eating done so be conscious of what you put in your stomache!

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