Ameritas Group Advises: Enjoy Halloween Treats, but Remember to Brush Your Teeth.Lifestyle Editors/Health/Medical Writers LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2003 Mini chocolate bars, caramels, gum, candy-coated chocolate pieces...shoppers across the country have been filling their carts with their favorite treats in anticipation of Halloween--the biggest "candy holiday" of the year. While enjoying any type of candy or gum this Halloween, Ameritas Group Dental and Eye Care in Lincoln, Neb., and Dr. Paula Harre, with Harre Orthodontics orthodontics: see dentistry. in Lincoln, Neb., remind parents and kids to thoroughly brush their teeth following the consumption of sugary treats. "I always encourage patients to brush after every meal, especially if it involves candy," Harre says. "If kids and parents forget to brush their teeth, they are giving bacteria an open invitation to start decay on tooth surfaces." Halloween can also cause big trouble for individuals with braces. "Orthodontics patients should avoid sticky, chewy chew·y adj. chew·i·er, chew·i·est Needing much chewing: chewy candy. chew  i·ness n. or hard, crunchy candy or popcorn, as these items can harm braces and affect treatment," Harre says. "Some alternative Halloween treats include thinly-sliced apples dipped in yogurt or a creamy chocolate sauce, or plain chocolate plain chocolateNoun Brit chocolate with a slightly bitter flavour and dark colour plain chocolate n → chocolate m oscuro or amargo candy. However, it's imperative that left-over sugary substances are removed from the brackets to avoid tooth decay Tooth Decay Definition Tooth decay, which is also called dental cavities or dental caries, is the destruction of the outer surface (enamel) of a tooth. ." Halloween treats often sit around in candy dishes and containers for several days. "We tend to snack on Halloween candy throughout the day. Remember, the worst thing we can do to our teeth is to have a sugary treat near bedtime and forget to follow up with vigorous and effective brushing. Only water should be consumed at bedtime once teeth are brushed," Harre explains. So this Halloween, enjoy the yummy treats, but remember to keep your toothbrush handy to ward off bacteria that would like to enjoy any excess sugar on your teeth. HALLOWEEN CANDY TRIVIA Kids rank gum and candy as their favorite trick-or-treat candy, with items containing chocolate topping the list, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the National Confectioners Association Founded in 1884 in Chicago by representatives of 69 confectionery manufacturing firms, the National Confectioners Association is one of the oldest, most respected trade associations in the world. . And 90 percent of parents admit to sneaking goodies from their kids' Halloween stash stash Drug slang noun A place where illicit drugs are hidden , with snack-size chocolate bars, chocolate-coated pieces, caramels, and gum as their favorite tasty treats. ABOUT AMERITAS Ameritas Group, a division of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (an Ameritas Acacia Company), offers group dental and eye care products nationwide, and dental/eye care business expertise to other insurers. In New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , insurance products are offered through First Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York. Other Ameritas Acacia Companies products and services include life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, banking, retirement plans, investments, worksite benefits and public finance. |
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