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Halloween Candy Eating Tips




Halloween Candy Eating Tips

Halloween Candy Eating Tips

Halloween Candy Eating Tips. Kids love candy and Halloween is a great time to celebrate that love. However, what is a parent to do if they are worried about tooth decay from all this candy consumption? Candy usually contains sugar, which the bacteria that cause tooth decay dine on.

Halloween Candy Eating Tips

So eating a food loaded with carbohydrate or sugar feeds the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Consequently, to avoid negative impacts from candy, we have to do two things:

1) Avoid excessive consumption of these sugary treats and

2) Lessen the amount of time the sugar is present in the mouth.

As the owner of Mitchell Dental Spa, a dental spa facility in Chicago’s Water Tower Place, I’d like to offer the following Halloween Candy Eating Tips to for protecting your kids teeth at Halloween. Do you have any Halloween Candy Eating Tips of your own?

Examine your child’s candy to see if it meets your approval

  • It is okay for your child to eat any candy that you approve of, but to help lessen the chance for tooth decay, have them brush as soon as possible (after eating the candy). If a child or adult brushes right after, the impact of the candy on the teeth is minimal.
  • Avoid sticky candy such as taffy, gummy bears, caramel, etc.  Sticky Candy adheres to teeth and causes decay
  • Kids can eat candy ANYTIME, there is not a good time of day/night to eat candy
  • Prior to Halloween, visit your dentist to have sealants put into the child’s teeth grooves

Second Halloween Candy Eating Tips is if brushing soon after eating

is not possible, then try the following

  • Consume the candy with a meal. The increased saliva production while eating will help wash the sweet off the teeth.
  • Rinse the mouth with water.
  • Chew a sugarless gum (especially those containing xylitol) after snacking on candy. The increased saliva from chewing will help wash the sugar off the teeth and xylitol gums help control the bacteria that cause tooth decay.
  • Eat the candy quickly in one sitting to decrease the amount of time it is contact with the teeth. Avoid eating any candy slowly over an extended time or over multiple sittings. Recent studies have shown that length of time eating a sweet can be more harmful than the amount of sweet consumed. This means hard candies, breath mints, etc. (long residence time in the mouth) can actually be worse for your teeth than a chocolate candy bar (shorter residence time in the mouth).

Halloween Candy Eating Tips is to avoid sugary sodas

1) Loaded with sugar (often over 10 teaspoons per 12 ounce serving),
2) Are acidic enough to dissolve away tooth enamel, and
3) Are often sipped for long periods of time, resulting in teeth that are being bathed with sugar and acid almost continuously throughout the day.

For more information, please visit www.MitchellDentalSpa.com.

I know that my son is a big candy eater but my daughter is not. So please give me some Halloween Candy Eating Tips of your own.

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Borderline Diabetes Symptoms

Diabetes is a chronic disease wherein blood sugar levels are elevated. This can happen when the body does not produce sufficient insulin, or if cells in the body do not respond to insulin. If you have not been officially diagnosed with diabetes but your blood sugar levels are chronically slightly high, you may have pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes. Pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes is cause for concern. If you are experiencing any of the borderline diabetes symptoms listed below, it’s best to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Symptoms of Borderline Diabetes

* Frequent need to urinate. Frequent urination, especially at night, can be a borderline diabetes symptom.

* Constant fatigue. If you feel constantly tired all day, you may have pre-diabetes.

* Constantly being thirsty. One of the common borderline diabetes symptoms is excessive thirst, even after drinking plenty of water.

* Unexplained weight loss. If you are losing weight without any change in your diet or lifestyle, you may be experiencing one of the main symptoms of borderline diabetes.

* Slow healing of wounds. Abnormally elevated blood sugar levels can impair the immune system. If wounds or scratches heal slowly, you may be displaying a borderline diabetes symptom. Frequent infections of the urinary bladder, skin, or gums and vaginal yeast infections in women are also symptoms of borderline diabetes.

Diagnosing Borderline Diabetes

If you suspect that you have diabetes or borderline diabetes because of the symptoms you have, consult a doctor as soon as possible. A simple test for blood sugar levels will show if you have pre-diabetes,which is the proper medical term for borderline diabetes. Individuals with fasting blood sugar level of 100-125 mg/dL and 140-199 mg/dL for postprandial blood glucose may manifest borderline diabetes.

Borderline diabetes may be diabetes in its early stages and should be considered a cause for concern. Failure to obtain the right diagnosis and treatment can lead to damage to the nerves, cardiovascular system, kidneys, and vision.

It is estimated that over 79 million people in the USA suffer from pre-diabetes.

What to Do

If you are diagnosed with pre-diabetes, your doctor will probably advise you to make lifestyle changes to stop diabetes in its tracks. Diabetes is often caused by lack of exercise, being overweight, a diet high in carbohydrates, and a family history of diabetes. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent pre-diabetes from getting worse.

People with borderline diabetes symptoms should not self-diagnose or self-medicate. Only a doctor can tell you if you do have pre-diabetes, and prescribe the right treatment for your condition.

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How to Prevent Bad Breath



I received these great tips on how to prevent bad breath and halitosis prevention from Margaret Mitchell and though I would share them with you.

We have all had that embarrassing bout of halitosis that we just can’t seem to shake and we always jump to blame it on the onions covering our lunch burger, but what’s really causing your mouth to stink?

Prevent Bad Breath

How to Prevent Bad Breath

Prevent Bad Breath

Dr. Margaret Mitchell, DDS, reveals that bad breath has many causes, several of which people don’t usually suspect.   There are also many simple solutions to the problem.  So forget about the onions and garlic – the source of your bad breath is likely hiding elsewhere.

  • Your tongue – Your tongue, especially the top back, is a serious source of halitosis.  Bacteria love to linger on the back of your tongue and it’s a location where food can easily get trapped and rot, causing odor.  What’s a great way to remedy this problem?  Use a tongue scraper – it will save you tons on gum and mints.
  • Your gums – Gums can be a breeding ground for bacteria, especially when food gets trapped below the gum line.  The longer it sits down there the more it causes your breath to stink.  How can you avoid this problem?  Maintain good dental hygiene regimen and make sure you get regular cleanings.
  • Dental problems – Anything from a rotting tooth to an abscess to unclean dentures can turn breath really nasty.  For the more serious dental problems it is extremely important that you regularly see your dentist for cleanings and maintenance.
  • Medical problems – Sometimes bad breath can actually signal that something more serious is going on in your body.  Bad breath can be a symptom of the cold and flu, upset stomach, reflux, and oral disease or cancer.  If you notice your breath is persistently unpleasant pay attention to what your body might be telling you. Make sure you also always see your physician regularly.

MARGARET MITCHELL BIO

Dr. Margaret Mitchell is a nationally renowned cosmetic and general dentist that has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. Originally fromElk Grove Village,IL, Dr. Mitchell got her start by opening her own practice immediately after graduating from the University of Illinois Dental School in 1988. Dr. Mitchell’s patients often comment on her engaging and social personality, which allows them to go to the dentist without the anxiety traditionally associated with such a visit.

Prevent bad breath using these tips above and by being aware.