Tooth Friendly Easter Basket

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T-minus 2 days until the Easter Bunny stops by our homes! And who doesn’t love waking up to a basket full of colored eggs and various sweet treats! But when the baskets are empty, you may find yourself left with another surprise from the Easter Bunny - a toothache.

This year, encourage the Easter Bunny to leave some tooth-friendly options for your little bunnies - such as:
 

Hollowed out chocolate - Moderation is key! You don’t need to deprive your kids from their favorite chocolate bunny, just choose hollowed out instead of a solid brick of chocolate. Better yet, look for dark chocolate treats - dark chocolate contains an ingredient called CBH which can help harden tooth enamel, win win!
 

Tooth-friendly treats - Lollipops, caramels, or any other hard/sticky candy takes longer to eat and can latch on to teeth, exposing teeth to sugars longer. Don’t let these be the center of focus for the Easter basket -  choose dark chocolate, sugarless gums, or sugar-free candies. Aside from candy - there are always some healthy snack options like carrot sticks! An Easter Bunny favorite and also great for teeth, carrots help stimulate saliva which helps wash away any sugars in the mouth. 

 

Toys, games & gifts - Stuffed animals, sidewalk chalk, lip balm, oh my! Easter doesn’t have to be all about having sweets - after all, your kids are sweet enough! Add in some non-food alternatives to celebrate the holiday while also protecting teeth.
 

Dental products - Get your kids excited about brushing and flossing again! Treat them to a fun flavored toothpaste or floss to add variety to their normally minty routine. Add some fun animal dental flossers and new toothbrushes for a complete dental set. Perfect to use after the candy is done!

 

For all who are celebrating, we hope you have a Hoppy Easter! 

 

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