Tooth Wise Candy Tips for Halloween

Not all candy is created equal - when it comes to promoting tooth decay.
It's obvious and true that candy that sticks between teeth, like gummies and caramels, can be rated as a lot worse than sugary, but easier to clean treats, such as chocolates.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists has a nice artice about how parents might help their kids minimize the dental health risks associated with Halloween treats.

And the advice isn't only good for kids!

Here's the LINK.

Happy Halloween - and don't forget to floss!

Flossophy Music VIdeo!

You may have enjoyed the song - Flossophy 101, by the Van Oodles

Now there's a VIDEO.

Produced and Directed by Casandre Cohn and a legion of assistants (as you'll see listed in the last 1 1/2 mins), the song has been brought to life for your entertainment pleasure.

As you'll read in an upcoming blog entry, the value of videos like this as teaching tools is something that deserves more attention.

With all the clowning and odd characters, what you'll see and hear in this video is a fun summary of how and why to floss.
Here's a still that shows how using floss in the letter "C" is emphasized.

Great work, Van Oodles!