Dr. Kevin Sands Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Greetings from Dr. Kevin B. Sands!

Sugar: The Scariest Halloween Trend

Halloween is approaching, and so are all those scary costumes and haunted houses. It
shouldn’t be the ghouls and ghosts that you fear, however, but the candied apples,
trick-or-treat sweets and all the soda that washes them down! Sugary and acidic foods can
lead to tooth decay, and that can put a damper on anyone’s festive spirit.

While it would be nice if your neighbors all gave out fresh fruit or sugar-free candy
(though we’re sure the kids disagree!), high-sugar sweets are still America’s favorite
Halloween treat. If possible, try to limit children’s sugar intake. Encourage them to
drink plenty of water while snacking – soda will only make things worse! And finally,
while it’s easy to slip into a "sugar coma" and just pass out while watching a favorite
horror flick, this is not the time to stray from your brushing or flossing routine. Let
your children know that if they eat sweets without their toothbrushes on hand, they
should rinse their mouths out with warm water.

If you think your child may have developed a cavity (whether the result of Halloween
indulgences or not), please call us at (310)273-0111 for a check up. Even temporary baby
teeth need to be properly cared for, as tooth decay can affect permanent adult teeth as
well.

We’d like to wish you and your family the best this fall season. We hope that when the
sweets of autumn runneth over, you’ll think of us (and your smiles)!

If you have questions regarding sugar and dental health, please call our office at
(310)273-0111 or email us at drsands@dentistofthestars.com today.

Best Regards,
Dr. Kevin B. Sands

P.S. If you have any friends or family members who you feel could use our services,
please don't hesitate to have them call us. We'll be sure to take good care of them.