tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22392942214458308932024-03-05T23:07:08.172-05:00Adam J. Barr, DDSProviding cosmetic and restorative dentistry, with personal "patient centered" care in Eustis, FL.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506701509771885116noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239294221445830893.post-7381621474463316772015-01-19T14:42:00.000-05:002015-01-19T14:42:55.486-05:00Resolve to Improve Your Dental Health<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now that we are trying to adapt to writing “2015”, have you
given any thought to a New Year’s Resolution?
If you haven’t, it isn’t too late.
And even if you have, you can never have too many! Typically, dental hygiene and dental aesthetics
aren’t usually considered when it comes to reflecting on self improvement. More than <a href="http://www.adambarrdds.com/oral_health/preventive_services/flossing#flossing" target="_blank">daily flossing</a>, consider your over
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<b>Brightening up those
pearly whites</b></h3>
Do you avoid smiling or find yourself talking while covering your mouth due to
a missing tooth, an unsightly chip, large gap, or another imperfection
affecting your teeth? Everyone is aware of <a href="http://www.adambarrdds.com/services/cosmetic/cosmetic_tooth_whitening#cosmetic_tooth_whitening" target="_blank">teeth whitening</a>; here are more
options on how easy it is to improve your smile!</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.adambarrdds.com/services/cosmetic/tooth_colored_fillings#tooth_colored_fillings" target="_blank">Dental Fillings</a><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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We see many patients with those old silver and gold fillings.
Those unsightly things are no longer the standard of care. Tooth colored
composite fillings ones are crafted to match your natural color and are near
invisible to the naked eye. </div>
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<i><a href="http://www.adambarrdds.com/services/cosmetic/bonding#bonding" target="_blank">Bonding</a><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Chipped teeth are often healthy, and like gaps, they too
cause uneasiness in social situations. Often making you feel like the center of
unwanted attention. Dental bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic
procedures, and the color is matched to restore your natural looking smile.</div>
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There are a few different types of tooth pain, all of which
should be reported during your dental visit: brief sensitivity to hot and cold
foods, sharp pain when biting, dull aches, constant pressure, lingering pain.
There is no reason to endure the pain, call so we can help!</div>
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<b>Benefits of a Healthy
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Enhancing your smile offers huge gains. Not only does it
boost a person’s confidence, it can improve a person’s overall health and well
being. It’s like getting a spectacularly
wonderful haircut. You feel better about
yourself and notice a new glow surrounding you.
When you have a smile that you are proud of, you naturally show it off
to the world! Smiling is known to lower heart rate and reduce stress. Who would
say no to that?</div>
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<b>This is your year to
shine with a healthy smile</b></h3>
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Start the year off with your best foot forward and set your
mind toward some dental goals. No matter
how big or how small they may be, you will be happy with the results as well as
yourself for making it happen! </div>
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Prioritize your health and take the first step by calling to
schedule an appointment: <b>(352) 357-7900</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506701509771885116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239294221445830893.post-84303325247454493322014-12-12T14:30:00.001-05:002014-12-15T12:32:38.478-05:00Your Guide To Holiday Elves<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 10.0pt; mso-outline-level: 2; mso-pagination: widow-orphan lines-together; page-break-after: avoid; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dental Do-Gooder to
Alabaster Snowball<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> After decades of
dreaming about becoming a dentist, Hermey the Elf was named DDG
(Dental Do-Gooder) in November by the president of the American Dental
Association ADA)! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #333333;">“Hermey’s passion for dentistry coupled with his devotion to
helping others feel good about themselves inside and out, deserves
recognition,”</span></i><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span style="color: #333333;">said</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://www.ada.org/en/press-room/news-releases/2014-archive/november/hermey-the-elf-awarded-ddg-by-american-dental-association-president"><span style="color: #1b8be0; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> ADA President Maxine Feinberg, DDS.</span></a> </span><i><span style="color: #333333;">”I know Hermey the
Elf, DDG, will continue to inspire young people and those who are young at
heart to follow their dreams.”</span></i><span style="color: #333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;">Hermey, Rudolph and
some of their friends have also been honored on a</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2014/pr14_058.htm"><span style="color: #1b8be0; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">postage stamp</span></a>. </span><a href="https://fairoaksfamilydentistry.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/uspsstampstumblr.jpg"><span style="color: #1b8be0; text-decoration: none;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75"
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the much-loved holiday classic. Here are Five Fun Facts:</span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333;">According to Ken
Muller, brother of ‘Rudolph’ screenwriter Romeo Muller, the original name for
Hermey the Elf was supposed to be “Herbie” in honor of a childhood friend.
Clarice (Rudolph’s girlfriend) was named after the future bride of another
friend.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333;">Yukon Cornelius has a
diverse dog sled team. Instead of Siberian Huskies or Alaskan Malamutes, his
mixed team of pooches includes a Poodle, a Cocker Spaniel, a Saint Bernard, a
Dachshund and a Collie.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333;">The animators also
created the character –narrator of Sam the Snowman to look like Burl Ives, who
was the voice for that part.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333;">In the original
script, while Rudolph, Hermey and Yukon Cornelius promise to visit the Island
of Misfit Toys and bring them back, they never do so. After the show first
aired, Rankin-Bass, the production company, were inundated with letters from
concerned kids demanding that the Misfit Toys be rescued. To console the
children, they produced a short scene where Rudolph, Santa, and the rest of the
reindeer arrive on the Island and deliver the Misfits to new homes. This scene
has shown on TV since 1965. Kids rule!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #333333;">The original puppets
of Santa Claus and the younger Rudolph were eventually purchased by a new owner
after going on tour in 2007. Since they were in absolutely horrible condition–
Santa had half of his mustache missing while Rudolph was missing his famous
nose — the new owner spent $4,000 for them to be restored to mint condition by
stop-motion animation studio Screen Novelties International.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.2pt;"><br />Even though we are
celebrating Hermey, DDG’s achievements there are other notable elves that we
should visit. Who remembers the</span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.2pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.2pt;"><a href="http://www.elfontheshelf.com/content/christmas-tradition"><span style="color: #1b8be0; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Elf on the Shelf</span></a>?</span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.2pt;"><br />Elf on a shelf is a
special “spy” elf. This elf was sent from the North Pole to help Santa Claus
manage his naughty and nice lists. After the elf arrives and is named,
the scout elf receives its Christmas magic and can fly to the North Pole each
night to tell Santa Claus about all of the day's adventures. You definitely
want to stay on this elf’s good side! The next day the scout elf returns
to its family and sits in a different place to watch the fun. Children love to
wake up and race around the house looking for their scout elf each
morning. Some came offering candy, like a chocolate sampler box.</span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.2pt;"><br />Finally, the serious
elves. Some believe that</span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.2pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.2pt;"><a href="http://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/history/elves.htm"><span style="color: #1b8be0; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Santa employs six elves</span></a>. Some think that there are as
many as 13 elves living with Santa to help him. Elves are the children of Gryla
and Leppaludi and are very clever. They help Santa to design toys and process
requests of children that are sent to them through snail mail or emails. The popular
Western names of the</span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.2pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.2pt;"><a href="http://www.claus.com/toyworkshop/buddy2.php"><span style="color: #1b8be0; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Christmas elves
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.2pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />Alabaster Snowball (Administrator of the
Naughty & Nice list.</span><span style="line-height: 12.2pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />Bushy Evergreen (Inventor of the magic
toy-making machine).</span><span style="line-height: 12.2pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />Pepper Minstix (Guardian of the secret of
where Father Christmas' village is located).</span><span style="line-height: 12.2pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />Shinny Upatree (The oldest friend of Santa and
the cofounder of the secret village in Lapland).</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 12.2pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />Sugarplum Mary (Head of the Sweat Treats, she
is also known as Mary Christmas. She is an assistant to Mrs. Claus and helps
her in the kitchen). </span><span style="line-height: 12.2pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">§<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 12.2pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Wunorse Openslae (Designer of Father
Christmas's sleigh and responsible for its maintenance. He also looks after the
reindeers and it is believed that his reindeers reach speeds faster than Christmas
tree lights.).</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, you know more
than any of your family members about those mysterious elves! The ambitious
Hermey. The “Traditional”, like Elf on the Shelf and the “Real” (?), like
Santa’s Helpers. Add them to your celebrations and may you remain forever
young this holiday season.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #1b8be0; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.mouthhealthykids.org/en/activity-sheets/color-with-hermey">Click here to color with Hermey</a>!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.adambarrdds.com/contact_us/contact_us" target="_blank">Adam J. Barr, DDS</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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(352) 357-7900</span></span></div>
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With the magnitude of information available to us these
days, it’s harder than ever to separate facts from myths; especially when it
comes to your health. There are a million dental related myths that might steer
you in the wrong direction when it comes to a healthy smile. It’s important to
be informed and know the facts. Here are a few common dental myths, followed by
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Oral Hygiene Only Affects Your Teeth</h3>
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Many people hear the phrase “oral hygiene” and they think of
the simple act of brushing or flossing. While oral hygiene is important for
keeping your teeth healthy, poor oral hygiene can be linked to several other
health problems- including <a href="http://www.adambarrdds.com/oral_health/gum_disease#periodontal_health_affects" target="_blank">heart disease</a>. Taking care of your mouth actually
means taking care of a lot of things within your body. Untreated <a href="http://www.adambarrdds.com/oral_health/gum_disease/periodontitis#periodontitis" target="_blank">periodontal disease</a> contributes to more low birth weight babies than both drinking and
smoking combined. Having poor oral
hygiene can cause a multitude of problems- not all of them related to your
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You Shouldn’t Get Your Wisdom Teeth Out Until They Start to
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Typically, it’s always better to be safe than sorry, and
your dentist will generally advise you of the same. If you wait for your wisdom
teeth to become painful, they might have already done other damage to your gums
or teeth. Many people believe that as long as they have no pain, there’s no
reason to have an unnecessary surgery. In rare cases, wisdom teeth can stay
intact as long as they are not interfering or causing damage. One of the most
common reasons to remove wisdom teeth is because they are so difficult to keep
clean and rather than incurring costly repairs to those teeth many dentists
will suggest having them removed. Frequent
exams are necessary in this case to monitor and maintain your health. It’s
generally better to have your wisdom teeth removed before any pain, rather than
take the gamble. </div>
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White Teeth Are Healthier Teeth</h3>
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Teeth are actually not meant to be pure white. Tooth color
can vary widely, for example, depending on your race, pigmentation varies
greatly. Also, as you get older, your
teeth will naturally take on a more faded color as things do with time, however
they can still be<span style="color: #c00000;"> </span>perfectly healthy. A color
beyond a light yellow could be cause for concern, but generally the pinkness of
your gums is a better indication of oral health as opposed to how white your
teeth are.</div>
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If Teeth Look Healthy, and Are Not Hurting, There is No
Reason to Visit a Dentist</h3>
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The most common mistake people make regarding their dental
health is skipping regular preventive visits because they do not see or feel
any problems. Even in the absence of a visible problem or discomfort, regular
visits for <a href="http://www.adambarrdds.com/services/preventive#oral_exam" target="_blank">x-ray exams</a>, cleaning and necessary restorative care are necessary
to maintain your teeth and gums for life. Discovering diseases in the mouth
earlier rather than later will typically <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>reduce cost,
recovery time and severity of dental treatment that may need to be performed. </div>
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It’s important to educate yourself on the facts surrounding whole
body health and well-being. Muddled information and common misperceptions can
leave people confused. The best way to combat myths and augment dental health
is to see and speak with your dentist regularly. Have open dialogue and
productive conversations about what is and is not true. Being informed, savvy
and educated will keep you <i>and</i> your
dentist smiling.<br />
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<a href="http://www.adambarrdds.com/" target="_blank">Adam J. Barr DDS</a><br />
980 Mt. Homer Rd.<br />
Eustis, FL 32726<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09506701509771885116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239294221445830893.post-51803155753714561612014-10-09T17:06:00.001-04:002014-10-09T17:06:16.910-04:005 Candy Alternatives That Will Keep Trick-or-Treaters Smiling<h2>
<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Treat Trick-or-Treaters to a Healthy Treat This Season</span></h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QPC1J83Nm5Gubb6kQvGmLYoP3BCDmpOLA7kKLwTPmFLhGlj0IKkOfpcJPTr2DhlBkQ8sm2wBUxUpy64CWF_tXvp1IuzpI3RqVfc0ezT-0z6hRs38Si57g1lPHDE4wyIpQmtTkaj8ZE0u/s1600/tooth-fairy-october.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QPC1J83Nm5Gubb6kQvGmLYoP3BCDmpOLA7kKLwTPmFLhGlj0IKkOfpcJPTr2DhlBkQ8sm2wBUxUpy64CWF_tXvp1IuzpI3RqVfc0ezT-0z6hRs38Si57g1lPHDE4wyIpQmtTkaj8ZE0u/s1600/tooth-fairy-october.png" height="300" width="400" /></a>The fall season brings an amazing amount of fun activities
for you and your family. From the excitement of Halloween, to school fall
festivals, kids and parents alike look forward to the cool weather and family
memories. Unfortunately, Halloween and fall festivals can also do a number on
your child’s teeth. Hard candies, sweet treats and sugary snacks can be
cavities waiting to happen. Handing out Halloween candy doesn’t mean you have
to hand out oral health disasters. There are a number of healthy alternatives
to the candy bars and licorice- some that trick-or-treaters might even enjoy
more than the sugar rush. The days of handing out apple slices and pennies to
avoid contributing to tooth destruction are gone! Take a look at some of these
creative trick-or-treat alternatives that will leave all the little ghosts and
ghouls smiling throughout the year. </div>
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<b>Applesauce Pouches <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Applesauce is still a sweet treat, and not nearly as hard on
the teeth. Not only that, they’re portable, affordable and a great way to avoid
the mess of some other treats. You can get a pack of 48 pouches for about 35
dollars on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/GoGo-appleapple-Applesauce-3-2-Ounce-Pouches/dp/B002E0S4UW">Amazon</a>,
which is enough to give all the trick-or-treaters something healthy to smile
about. </div>
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<b>Mini LaraBars<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.drugstore.com/larabar-mini-bars-cherry-cashew-cookie-and--apple-pie/qxp304410">Larabars</a>
are gluten free, vegan, kosher and only have about 8-11 grams of sugar per bar.
They also come in mini form, making them perfect to hand out on Halloween. The
great thing about these treats is that the kids won’t even know they’re
healthy! LaraBars have flavors such as cherry pie, apple pie and cashew cookie
and are just as delicious as the other mini candy bars that will be weighing
down their bag. If you can’t find LaraBars, or they’re a little too pricey for
you, granola bars of any kind will be a better choice than chocolate.</div>
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<b>Vegan Rice Crispy
Treats<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Rice crispy treats are a delicious sweet treat for trick-or-treaters,
but you don’t have to use all the sugary marshmallow to make them amazing.
There are a number of recipes you can follow which swap out a few classic
ingredients for something a little healthier in order to create the perfect
Halloween snack. By using brown rice syrup instead of marshmallow, brown rice
crisps instead of white rice and coconut oil instead of butter- you can make
delicious, healthy treats that many claim are better than the original. Check
out one the recipes <a href="http://detoxinista.com/2014/07/healthy-rice-crispy-treats-vegan/">here</a>. </div>
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<b>Sugar Free Gum<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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While sugar free gum may not be the most exciting item in
your child’s bag, it’s still a quality alternative to all the junk they’ll be
getting. You can get tasty sugar free gum such as <a href="http://www.quill.com/gum-mints/cbs/429177.html?cm_mmc=SEM_PLA_CB_429177">Dubble
Bubble</a> and throw a few pieces in along with other healthy treats. Parents
will appreciate the lack of sugar, and the kids (especially those kids who <i>love</i> their chewing gum) will be happy
with a full bag of “candy.” </div>
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<b>Toys<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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If you want to skip the food items altogether, many parents
have opted to hand out toys instead. There are a number of items you can get in
bulk for cheap such as pencils, erasers, stickers, mini water guns, temporary
tattoos, mini play dough, sidewalk chalk, bouncing balls, bubbles and more. The
possibilities are endless and none of these things will land your child in the
dentist’s chair. If you’re thinking of skipping the candy and handing out toys,
head to your local dollar store to find amazing deals on bulk items. </div>
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There’s also the option of handing out pre-made veggie and
fruit snacks, however this may only be a good idea if you’re close with the
surrounding neighbors. Parents are often a little leery of pre-prepared snacks
and the time and money you spent might simply end up in the trash. These days
there really are dozens of candy alternatives that don’t skimp on the flavor.
Do your own research to find what works best for you and your family, have fun
with it, and get everyone involved. Keep in mind that most trick-or-treaters
will be over-flowing with the sugary stuff- so its good practice as a parent
and oral health advocate to provide something that will keep their smiles
healthy throughout the year.<br />
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