Reducing sugar consumption: protecting children’s teeth from decay

Halloween is just around the corner. Exposure to sugar can cause tooth decay in children. Candy is a “sometimes” treat. Limit your child’s consumption of candy, sugary drinks, and food, especially those that can remain stuck in the teeth after eating. Thorough brushing after eating candy can help reduce deleterious effects of sugar on teeth too. Be safe — kids of Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa — trick-or-treating this Halloween season!