CANDY AND CAVITIES

With Halloween fast approaching it’s time to revisit the connection between candy and cavities, helping your family maintain strong and healthy teeth even as the consumption of sweets increases. First and foremost, candy does not cause cavities – the bacteria that eats sugar do. These bacteria can be tenacious though, making vigilance your best form of protection.

If you have questions about keeping your teeth at peak health during Halloween and beyond, call Barrie family dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick at (647) 504-4407 today to schedule your next appointment.

Is it okay to eat candy? From a dental perspective, sure, in moderation. The big issue is the care you take following the intake of sugar. Brushing after every sweet snack is a great idea. So too is flossing both morning and night. When combined, these steps are often enough to keep even the most ambitious bacteria from putting holes in your teeth. Add to your daily care biannual visits at our Barrie, Ontario office, and maintaining a strong and healthy smile – even with the occasional overload of candy – is well within your reach.

To schedule your next appointment with Dr. Chapnick, please contact Chapnick Dental Office today. We serve Barrie and all surrounding Ontario communities.