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It should go without saying, but no one wants to see their emergency dentist<\/a> on Halloween night. Pretty much everyone would prefer to spend the 31st<\/sup> enjoying sweets, parties, and other spooky fun. All that said, you\u2019d do well to learn some \u201ctricks\u201d (pun intended) to avoid dental emergencies on Halloween. As for where you would start, don\u2019t worry; your Skokie dental practice can help. Just keep reading to learn four great ways to prevent an All Hallows Eve dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Beware of Very Hard Candies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As tasty as they are, you should beware of hard candies on Halloween. They can prompt dental emergencies when eaten carelessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget that your teeth aren\u2019t unbreakable. If you bite too hard into a lollipop, jawbreaker, or similar hard candy, you may just chip or crack a tooth. That kind of injury could cause very sensitive teeth, forcing you to attend a dental emergency appointment. Therefore, only suck or savor any hard candies you have; don\u2019t bite down on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Your Treats with Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people eat candy on its own during Halloween. However, please avoid this practice; instead, eat your treats with meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reality, your mouth produces more saliva during meals. This liquid can neutralize the tooth-decaying bacteria attracted by sugar, reducing your risk of candy-induced cavities. That means it\u2019s safer to eat Halloween treats alongside lunch or dinner, rather than as a late-night snack. By doing so, you\u2019re less likely to have a dental emergency on the 31st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go Easy on Sticky Sweets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s okay to have some sticky sweets for Halloween, you should limit your intake. Eating too much can harm your smile and make a dental emergency probable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewy and sticky candies \u2013 caramel, gummies, etc. \u2013 are some of the worst Halloween treats for grins. Due to their texture, they often stick to your teeth much longer than they should. That clinging exposes your enamel to sugar for an extended period, increasing your risk of awful cavities. So, eat these treats sparingly (if at all) during Halloween fun; you may suffer an urgent oral issue otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attend a Dental Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to play it safe, schedule (and attend) a dental checkup right after Halloween. The visit could prevent an emergency from developing in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that dental checkups are the best form of preventive oral care. By attending one, your dentist can diagnose and treat small oral issues before they develop into full-blown emergencies. A post-Halloween checkup is thus a smart move; it nips any problems that might\u2019ve started amidst your trick-or-treating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more ways to avoid dental emergencies on Halloween, consult your dental provider. They\u2019ll gladly explain how to make your spooky season smile-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Weiss Dental Arts<\/a> is based in Skokie, IL. Led by Drs. Brad Weiss<\/a> and Deborah Barker<\/a>, our practice helps every patient sport a truly thriving smile. We thus offer preventive, cosmetic, and even restorative dentistry, with treatment always tailored to your mouth\u2019s needs. Whatever problem your grin may have, you can trust our team to solve it for you! For more details or to book a visit, please reach out to us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (847)-864-0188<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It should go without saying, but no one wants to see their emergency dentist on Halloween night. Pretty much everyone would prefer to spend the 31st enjoying sweets, parties, and other spooky fun. All that said, you\u2019d do well to learn some \u201ctricks\u201d (pun intended) to avoid dental emergencies on Halloween. As for where you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Ways to Avoid Dental Emergencies on Halloween - Brad Weiss DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To avoid dental emergencies on Halloween, you must follow proper practices. 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