Friday, October 29, 2010

October is National Orthodontic Health Month

Trick-or-treat! While October's sweet and spooky holiday, Halloween, is full of costumes and fun activities, it can also be a harmful time for the teeth of young trick-or-treaters.

Many treats can cause havoc for kids who are going through orthodontic treatment, and these treats may cause damage that could prolong your treatment time. The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:

• Caramel
• Nuts
• Popcorn (including un-popped kernels)
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Licorice
• Bubblegum
• Potato chips
• Ice


If you happen to damage your braces, please give our doctors and staff at Alexander and Alexander Orthodontics a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone. Loose brackets or wires can usually be made more comfortable by applying some wax until you can come into our office.

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