{"id":70,"date":"2018-11-04T20:24:07","date_gmt":"2018-11-04T20:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/?p=70"},"modified":"2018-11-30T20:27:38","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T20:27:38","slug":"pediatric-dentist-in-hinsdale-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/04\/pediatric-dentist-in-hinsdale-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Dentist in Hinsdale Gives Top 5 Ways To Prevent Holiday Cavities!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AEvery year from Halloween through Christmas, there are endless candies, sweet treats and desserts around that make the season feel fun and festive for kids and adults alike. But, unfortunately, all that sugar can really wreak havoc on your child\u2019s oral health. Fortunately, with a few tips and tricks they can still enjoy the holidays without needing major dental work from a pediatric dentist in Hinsdale. Keep reading for 5 tips to make sure their smiles stay healthy this holiday season!<\/p>\n

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1. Discourage Snacking<\/h2>\n

When it comes to getting cavities, it\u2019s not only the amount of sugar, but how frequently<\/em> it\u2019s consumed that counts.<\/p>\n

One great way to remember this is the phrase \u201cSip all day, get decay.\u201d Whether it\u2019s food or a beverage, encourage your kids to consume anything sweet in one sitting, rather than spreading it out over the day.<\/p>\n

2. Establish Great Oral Hygiene Habits<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s always important for children to brush and floss regularly, but it\u2019s especially important during the holidays when they\u2019re eating more sugar than usual. It\u2019s also a good idea to pick up some fluoride mouthwash (also called anti-cavity formula) at the store for kids over age 6 to use each day.<\/p>\n

3. More Water, Less Juice and Soda<\/h2>\n

Making water the beverage of choice in your family is a great way to reduce the risk of cavities. In addition to helping your child stay hydrated, it also washes away the plaque and residual sugars that contribute to tooth decay.<\/p>\n

4. Encourage Them To Chew Sugar-Free Gum<\/h2>\n

For children over age 5, chewing sugar-free gum is a convenient, easy way to prevent cavities on-the-go. It works by stimulating salivary flow to wash away food debris and plaque, and also neutralizes acids in the mouth that cause decay.<\/p>\n

5. Schedule a Checkup<\/h2>\n

Regular checkups<\/a> with a pediatric dentist are a big part of your child\u2019s oral health. They\u2019re a chance to make sure your child doesn\u2019t have untreated cavities, get their teeth professionally polished, and also have a fluoride treatment done to strengthen their enamel and prevent decay.<\/p>\n

The holidays are a time of year that\u2019s filled with laughter, fun and great food. With these tips and tricks, you can help your child enjoy them – without spending any time in the dental chair!<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n

Dr. Mira Albert is a pediatric dentist in Hinsdale who is passionate about helping every child have great oral health. As a firm believer in the power of prevention, she always educates patients and their parents on how to help their children enjoy the holidays and maintain good oral health at the same time. If you have any other questions, she can be reached via her website<\/a> or at (630) 504-2223.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Every year from Halloween through Christmas, there are endless candies, sweet treats and desserts around that make the season feel fun and festive for kids and adults alike. But, unfortunately, all that sugar can really wreak havoc on your child\u2019s oral health. Fortunately, with a few tips and tricks they can still enjoy the holidays […]<\/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-70","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72,"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70\/revisions\/72"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}