Archive for October, 2017

Caramel, candied apples, taffy, OH MY! Halloween is a scary time of year for your teeth, especially if you have braces. Sugar is plaques playground, it flourishes in sugary environments, multiplying at alarming rates! Plaque buildup leads to creepy tooth decay and can cause detrimental oral health problems that will create expensive and complicated dental procedures. For patients with braces, the risk of cavities increases. Sticky and hard candies can […]

Caramel, candied apples, taffy, OH MY! Halloween is a scary time of year for your teeth, especially if you have braces. Sugar is plaques playground, it flourishes in sugary environments, multiplying at alarming rates! Plaque buildup leads to creepy tooth decay and can cause detrimental oral health problems that will create expensive and complicated dental procedures. For patients with braces, the risk of cavities increases. Sticky and hard candies can […]