Halloween vs. Tooth Decay!

The scariest thing about Halloween isn't the ghosts and ghouls; it’s the fact that sticky caramels, chewy taffies and hard candies can do a large amount of damage to your teeth.  

The American Dental Association is offering and alternative this year co-sponsored by PopCap Games.  Jonathan Shenkin, a pediatric dentist and spokesman for the association stated that only around 44% of children brush their teeth twice a day.  A massive campaign that will include the distribution of 1 million packs of trading cards featuring characters from Plants vs. Zombies, a video game from PopCap, educating children on the importance of oral health.  

Tooth decay is one of the easiest diseases to prevent by brushing your teeth twice a day, having a balanced diet and minimal carbohydrates between meals.  When children go trick or treating on Halloween they take home an average of around 90 pieces of candy each, which mean the damage they inflict on their teeth can continue for weeks.  Sticky candies can last in the mouth for long periods of times pulling out fillings.  Some dentists agree that plain chocolate and sugar-free gum are better alternatives for treats.  You should drink water after consuming sugary treats to balance the pH in the mouth.  Brushing your teeth and flossing shortly after will also help remove any of the harmful particles left behind by any of these candies or treats. 

Enjoy your Halloween responsibly this year! However, remember the damaging effects can last for weeks! 

Have You Submitted Your Contest Picture Yet?

 

Halloween is quickly approaching! There are only a few more days to submit your pumpkin carving pictures to our Facebook wall for a chance to win our Halloween contest!  

On November 1^st, we will pick THREE winners who will all receive one FREE laser teeth cleaning at either one of All Brite Dentals locations.

We encourage you to continue submitting your pumpkin carving pictures to our Facebook page, linked HERE!

All Brite Dental's Pumpking Carving Contest!

The Halloween season is here, and Americans everywhere love to celebrate the whole month.  People love to decorate their homes with cobwebs, skeletons and the always popular Jack o’laterns.  Some people keep it simple and carve a classic smile but others like to get more creative and even carve scenes on a pumpkin canvas.  

If you think you can make a unique pumpkin carving you should enter All Brite Dental’s Pumpkin Carving Picture Contest.  You could win a free laser teeth cleaning, giving you a smile better than any you could create on a pumpkin. 

All you have to do is upload pictures of your crazy pumpkin carving to the All Brite Dental Facebook wall! 

Three lucky winners will be chosen on November 1^st, and can receive their free laser teeth cleaning at either All Brite location. So, show a little Halloween spirit and get the kids involved! Carving a pumpkin is a fun way to celebrate Halloween by making your own decoration.  Submit it to All Brite Dental's Facebook page and  enter for your chance to win today!!!

All Brite Cosmetic Teeth Whitening!

Are you looking for a simple way to get that perfect white smile? But are you afraid of dental surgery?  Tooth whitening or bleaching is a non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of your natural tooth enamel.  The most popular method would be home tooth whitening systems such as strips and gels that work over a period of time to gradually whiten your teeth.  

One of the most effect and efficient ways would be to visit a dental specialist and make an appointment.  The procedure usually requires two visits, the first to make impressions or molds of your teeth into clear plastic trays used for the bleaching process.  These trays will be worn either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks depending on the level of staining and the desired level of whitening.  It is important to remember that this procedure only works on natural tooth enamel so you may need replacements or restorations on any old crowns, fillings etc. 

One side effect of the procedure could be temporary sensitivity of the teeth, which will subside quickly after the bleaching has commenced.  

All Brite Dental offers these services at a reasonable affordable price to all patients seeking the benefits of tooth whitening.  Make an appointment today and get that beautiful white smile you've dreamed about for so long!