- When the sack of candy comes home, take control of it and dole it out over time
- Feel free to deny the most offensive treats, it's not worth risking cavities!
- The all-day sucker is like hosing your teeth down with sugar, so keep your kids away from candy that stays in the mouth for long periods... like massive lollipops, jaw breakers, etc.
- Sugarless gum is great for reducing bacteria, so use it as an after-dinner treat
- Sugar-free candy is the best way to go with kids, so maybe buy some and swap it for some of sugary candy (I saw if the bag still looks full, they'll never know!)
- If you're handing out treats this year, think of fun alternatives, like stickers, noise makers or toys (I saw at Zellers individually wrapped farm animals, how cool!)
- Make sure your kids brush their teeth after a candy affair... child-friendly mouthwash should not contain alcohol and their tooth paste shouldn't contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate which is a harsh detergent that can cause canker sores and dry mouth!
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