Whilst chocolate eggs and sweets can be fun and tempting during Easter,
increased amounts can lead to tooth decay.
Over Easter, it is important to balance enjoying sweets and protecting the long-term oral health of you
and your family.
4 Dental Health Tips for you this Easter:
■ DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
Water will help to neutralize the acids in your mouth
Encourage your children to drink water by leaving a jug of water on the table during meal times.
■ AVOID GRAZING
Limit consumption of sugary foods and beverages to mealtimes only.
Eating between meals increases the time that your teeth are exposed to food. If the foods contain sugar or natural sugars you will be at a greater risk for tooth decay. The longer the sugar is on your teeth the greater the risk for decay.
■ AVOID STICKY AND HARD SWEETS
Sticky stubborn sweets tend to get stuck in between teeth!
As the sugars remain in contact with the teeth, the sugars get to work and begin to break down the enamel. Hard boiled sweets can also put your teethat risk because, in addition to being full of sugar, they can also trigger a dental emergency such as a broken or chipped tooth.
■ BRUSHING YOUR TEETH – but not straight after your chocolate!
Food and drinks high in sugar soften the enamel (white coating) of the tooth, so it is important that you wait at least 30 minutes before brushing and allowing your saliva to neutralise the harmful acids– as you don’t want to cause enamel erosion!
Don’t forget to brush your teeth! You should aim to brush your teeth for 2 minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Also, remember to include your interdental cleaning aids.
Remember Our teeth and gums play a vital role in our overall health and wellbeing, so it is important to have regular dental check-ups and hygiene appointments.
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