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5 Dental Hygiene Tips to Prevent Cavities this Fall

October 16, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — drplaisance @ 6:06 pm

Woman smiling among autumn leavesFrom Halloween candy to Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, the autumn holiday season and all its wonderful sugary treats are fast approaching. This can be a treacherous time for your smile, however, as the bacteria in your mouth feeds on all that sugar and produces acids that harm your teeth. So, what can you do? October is National Dental Hygiene Month, so there is no better time than now to review preventive oral care steps to maintain a healthy smile. Here are 5 key dental hygiene tips in Kenner to prevent tooth decay over the coming holidays.

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