Record Halloween Acid Levels to Strike U.S. Kids Teeth in Just Days Says Expert

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Learn how to minimize the acid damage to teeth that Halloween sweets will cause this year. Additional information is available in Dr. Grellner’s book “8 Secrets About Teeth EVERYONE Needs to Know”


(Tampa, Florida) Oral Surgeon Dr. Ted Grellner DDS, author of the recently published book “8 Secrets About Teeth EVERYONE Needs to Know” issued this warning today to the Nation’s parents.


In the aftermath of recent attacks on internet companies by suspected foreign hackers, this is not another attack originating from distant lands. News of a domestic “acid attack” is based on projected candy sales in the U.S. for this upcoming Halloween.


In anticipation of sales reaching $2.5 billion this year (per the National Retail Federation) which translates into hundreds of millions of pounds of candy, Dr. Grellner asked to share valuable information from his new book with parents in time for this holiday “acid attack” on children’s teeth.


The 1st Secret in his book discusses how sugar ultimately damages teeth and how to minimize it. “The bacteria we routinely miss when we brush will turn sugar into acid that is corrosive to the tooth surface underneath. The more TIME that sugar is in the mouth to feed these bacteria, the longer that acid is available to eat away at the tooth surface, eventually making the holes we call ‘cavities’ ” says Dr. Grellner.


“When that enormous bag of candy comes through the door after a successful Halloween outing by your ‘little superheroes’, take control of the amount of time that your youngsters have those sweets in their mouths”.


“By limiting the exposure time and rinsing with water afterwards (brushing is even better), you may be able to slow the tooth damage sustained during this holiday season” Dr. Grellner said.


“A side benefit would be controlling their insulin levels as well, especially important as we battle juvenile obesity and diabetes.”


“The more time that parents can limit the presence of sugar in their child’s mouth, the better the chance that they’ll successfully slow their child’s rate of tooth decay. Losing baby teeth prematurely to cavities is not only unnatural, making it much harder to chew their foods, but can also affect how and where the permanent teeth come in later” Dr. Grellner advises.


Enjoy this annual tradition, but do it smartly for the kids!


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