Royal College of Surgeons issues Halloween oral health warning

Parents across the country have been called upon to take steps to minimise the damage done to their children's oral health this Halloween.

The faculty of dental surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons has offered a reminder that the glut of sweet and sugary treats children often consume on October 31st carry a significant risk of tooth decay.

As such, the organisation offered a number of tips on how to enjoy a more tooth-friendly Halloween. These include encouraging children not to eat all their sweets in one go and to make sure they drink water, rather than a sugary drink.

It was also suggested that parents should limit the number of sweets they give to each child, or to consider alternative treats like stickers or balloons. The importance of children brushing their teeth with fluoride toothpaste before bed was also underlined.

Professor Nigel Hunt, dean of the faculty of dental surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, said: "Children will be children and trick-or-treating will go ahead, so we don't want to spoil the fun. We do however want to help parents make sensible decisions about letting their children eat sweets at Halloween and all year round."

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