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Don’t let Halloween be a nightmare for your braces-wearing adolescent

With Halloween often comes pillow cases full of sticky, gummy candy. But aside from the dental dangers sugary candy can pose for your children, it’s important to remember the special considerations needed for your kids who wear braces. Despite the temptation to let them eat everything in sight for this special holiday, encourage your child to instead follow these tips from the American Association of Orthodontists. The association recommends that people with braces avoid eating the following Halloween foods:
• Hard candies
• Hard pretzels
• Chewy candies
• Bubblegum
• Caramel
• Popcorn (and unpopped kernels)
• Nuts
• Licorice
• Taffy
• Sticky candies, like Milk Duds
• Jelly Beans
• Crunchy foods or candies

Even though this list may seem a little daunting, remember that it’s still OK for people with braces to consume treats like plain chocolate candy, sliced apples dipped in chocolate or cream, and melt-in-your-mouth candy like peanut butter cups. It is definitely possible to still have fun and enjoy Halloween without compromising orthodontic safety! Make sure you approach your True Care plan dentist or orthodontist with any questions you may have about braces-safe food during Halloween or any other time. Happy trick-or-treating!

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1. THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE.   THIS IS NOT A MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN.*

2. The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services.  The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of provider and service.

3. The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services.

4. Plan members are obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount medical plan organization.

5. Before purchase, you may access a list of participating health care providers at this website. Upon request the plan will make available a written list of participating health care providers. 

6. You have the right to cancel within the first 30 days after receipt of membership materials and receive a full refund, less a nominal processing fee.

7. Discount Medical Plan Organization and administrator: Careington International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; phone 800-441-0380. 

 

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