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THE TRICK WITH HALLOWEEN TREATS Nearly all parents have their strategies for doling out Halloween candy to their kids. From many dentists’ point of view, it may be better to have children eat all the candy they want in one sitting than to eat rationed amounts over successive days. In terms of oral hygiene, it’s better to eat a few candy bars all at once because it is more likely that children will brush afterward. On the other hand, kids may be less likely to brush their teeth after eating one candy bar at a time over the course of a few days, especially if they are not home. In the meantime, teeth are being continually bathed in too much sugar for saliva to neutralize.

This informative column has been brought to you in the interest of better dental health. At PLATTE VALLEY DENTAL CLINIC, we strive to teach good oral hygiene. In the long run you will have better dental health and, of course, spend far fewer dollars.

Please call 308.234.2828 to schedule an appointment. We’re located at 3915 N. 4th Ave., where we’re currently accepting new patients.

P.S. Pure chocolate dissolves fairly quickly and does not stick to teeth.

Raisins, cookies, and gummy candies usually remain stuck between teeth, which poses more of a threat to enamel.