Kids can 'enjoy sweets' this Halloween
Date: 30/10/2009 / Category: Kids party ideas
Children can enjoy eating sweets at indoor Halloween parties as long as they follow few simple oral healthcare tips, according to the Ontario Dental Association (ODA).
Dr Ira Kirshen, president of the ODA said: "Tooth decay is not caused by sugar alone, it comes from not brushing or flossing regularly and letting food sit on teeth for long periods of time."
She said that children should have as much fun as possible at indoor Halloween parties, including eating the candy they get from their trick-or-treating.
However, she said parents should ensure their children brush their teeth twice a day and floss once a day, and again after eating sugary treats.
She advised that, if children do not have access to a toothbrush while away from home, parents should give them sugar-free chewing gum to help get their saliva flowing.
According to the NHS, 12-year-olds in England have the best teeth in Europe and six out of ten children start school without having experienced tooth decay.
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