b'2014 2018 2018Readers Readers ReadersChoice Awards Choice Awards Choice AwardsBEST DENTAL OFFICE BEST DENTIST BEST HYGIENISTSPORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY STARBESTBESTBEST DENTAL OFFICE DENTIST DENTAL OFFICEThe Dentists Guide to HalloweenHealthy Halloween TipsHalloween Means CandyAlthough* A mixture of dental plaque germs and sugar in candy makes a mild acid.Acid attacks the enamel.Halloween may* If flossing or brushing daily is missed, over time the enamel gets soft and cavities form.be different this* the longer and more often sugar touches the teeth the more year, its stilldamage it can do.Halloween and Bracescandy month.For children wearing braces, avoid nuts, popcorn, hard candycaramel, chewy candy.Here are someAlternatives to Candy tips to avoidTrade candy for video games, books or toys.Consider handing out: Halloween* sugarless gum* sugarless candy* string cheese* fun toys* pencils / pens* temporary tattoos or stickersHorrors * toothbrushes or floss.Too Much Candy? Ration the candy out over a period of several weeks.Call today to book an appointment.462 Paxton Street, Port PerryLocated across from the Port Perry Hospitalin the Medical Associates building.905-985-8459EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE www.dentistportperry.com28FOCUS - OCTOBER 2020'