Friends of Mission E-Commerce at the Dental Offices of Dr. Mark K. McAlister are celebrating Halloween by dressing up in costumes and reminding parents and children to be kind to their teeth while collecting candy this weekend.
This Halloween, Dr. Mark McAlister DDS and his orthodontics team are bringing the spooky festivities into the office by wearing colorful outfits for their patients. Dr. Mark takes pride in keeping the atmosphere young, fun, and lively for all of the children and young adults who visit his office. By doing so, he is reminding kids and adults alike to take care of their investment in their dental work by keeping their teeth clean over this sugar-filled holiday.
After Halloween, many kids tend to find themselves consuming endless piles of candy in a short period of time. Candy, especially in large amounts, can be detrimental to a mouth filled with braces. Dr.Mac wants his patients to enjoy the festivities and he understands that people will ultimately indulge in their trick-or-treating candy. While it may be impossible for some to avoid candy altogether, it is important to know the risks that can result from binging on candy.
Orthodontist, Mark K. McAlister’s tip is short and simple: do not over-eat on Halloween candy!
Most candy is almost entirely sugar and, therefore, can lead to rotting teeth and cavities. Some of the most dangerous candies are those that are extremely hard or sticky. The hard candies are known to break braces or, even worse, to break teeth. On the other hand, sticky candies can bend, break, and destroy the wires holding the braces together.
While the most health-concerned people say to stay away from any and all candy, Dr. Mark McAlister understands that Halloween is a special day that only comes once a year. Dr. Mac’s office strongly suggests that parents of children with braces (and without) be aware of the types of candy, as well as the quantities each child has. Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday and Mark knows that braces do not have to ruin the excitement.
Mark McAlister DDS
Mark McAlister is a Phoenix, AZ based orthodontist who specializes in braces, early orthodontic treatment, and invisalign. His patients are mainly anyone 8 years old to adults. Dr.Mark’s practice is child friendly and equipped with the most updated technology. They also offer early morning and later afternoon appointments for extra convenience.
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