Halloweeners - don't eat too many sweet treats, dentists advise

Enjoy Halloween but watch the consumption of sweet treats. That’s the advice of the Australian Dental Association.

“Sweets, candy and sugary drinks and snacks are an established part of Halloween. … We hope Halloweeners confine the consumption of these treats … We also hope that they give their teeth immediate attention after consumption of those treats to avoid any damage to teeth,” Dr Peter Alldritt, Chair of ADA’s Oral Health Committee, said.

To ensure that sugar-related acid attacks on teeth are minimised, ADA recommends a number of tips including:
•    Limit the amount of sugary treats children can have
•    Check the nutritional information of snacks that are marketed as “healthy”
•    Children should brush their teeth before going to bed.

“The only crooked mouths we want to see on Halloween are those on pumpkin Jack-o’-lanterns,” Dr Alldritt said.