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Halloween “Treats” May Really be “Tricks”

It’s Time To Love Your Smile

  • Dr. Garcia
  • October 15, 2017

Halloween Treats Miami FLYou have all heard about the damage that sugar and certain โ€œstickyโ€ candies can do to your teeth and your braces when undergoing orthodontic treatment. Well, our Team at Garcia Orthodontics wants to remind all of our patients and future patients about the dangers one more time. We know Halloween is supposed to be a fun time of year for kids of all agesโ€ฆ but it can turn into a when undergoing orthodontic treatment. Well, our Team at Garcia Orthodontics wants to remind all of our patients and future patients about the dangers one more time. We know Halloween is supposed to be a fun time of year for kids of all agesโ€ฆ but it can turn into a “nightmare”“nightmare” of damaged braces for kids and parents if the wrong types of treats are consumed. Not only the discomfort involved as a result of broken wires and brackets but also the inconvenience of coming office for an extra visit with your busy school and/or work schedules.

Here at and parents if the wrong types of treats are consumed. Not only the discomfort involved as a result of broken wires and brackets but also the inconvenience of coming office for an extra visit with your busy school and/or work schedules.

Here at Garcia Orthodontics, we love Halloween but we also have a responsibility to increase the awareness of potential damage certain candies can cause if patients are not careful about which treats to eat. , we love Halloween but we also have a responsibility to increase the awareness of potential damage certain candies can cause if patients are not careful about which treats to eat. Click here to download a Doโ€™s and Donโ€™ts Treat List offered by the American Association of Orthodontists. to download a Doโ€™s and Donโ€™ts Treat List offered by the American Association of Orthodontists. As a reminder, print it off and post in on your refrigerator for all to see.As a reminder, print it off and post in on your refrigerator for all to see.

So…go ahead and enjoy your treats. But PLEASE be sure they are orthodontic and dental friendly treats.

Follow the list and save candy you can eat and give away treats that will harm your braces to friends and family. A few sweets can be OK occasionally, whether wearing braces or not, as long as you brush and floss well after eating.

We want everyone to enjoy their Halloween…but we also want you to protect the investment you and your family has made in helping us create a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.

What are your thoughts about asking patients to give up treats that damage their braces during Halloween? Please leave your comments below. Now is the time to vent….

 

So…go ahead and enjoy your treats. But PLEASE be sure they are orthodontic and dental friendly treats.

Follow the list and save candy you can eat and give away treats that will harm your braces to friends and family. A few sweets can be OK occasionally, whether wearing braces or not, as long as you brush and floss well after eating.

We want everyone to enjoy their Halloween…but we also want you to protect the investment you and your family has made in helping us create a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.

What are your thoughts about asking patients to give up treats that damage their braces during Halloween? Please leave your comments below. Now is the time to vent….

 

About Dr. Francisco J. Garcia

Dr. Francisco J. Garcia, DMD is the founder of Garcia Orthodontics in Miami, Florida. A proud Miami native, Dr. Garcia has spent over a decade helping patients achieve healthier, more confident smiles through advanced orthodontic care, including Invisalign, clear braces, and early treatment options. He proudly serves families throughout Miami and Kendall with personalized, patient-focused care.
Dr. Garcia earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree with honors in general dentistry from Boston University. He then completed a two-year, accredited post-doctoral program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, where he specialized in diagnosing and correcting complex bite and jaw issues. As a dedicated leader in his field, Dr. Garcia is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and is committed to ongoing education and clinical excellence.
His licensure and professional credentials are also verified in the National Provider Identifier (NPI) Registry.
At Garcia Orthodontics, Dr. Garcia blends cutting-edge technology with a compassionate, multilingual approachโ€”he speaks six languagesโ€”to ensure every patient receives exceptional care in a welcoming environment. Learn more about Dr. Garcia here or book your consultation to take the first step toward your best smile.

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