When our Virginia Beach, VA dental team mentions Halloween accessories for your family’s trick-or-treating outing this year, you may think to yourself, doesn’t that just include a candy basket and a costume? Do us a quick favor and look at things from our perspective: Our main agenda is protecting you and your family’s oral health! With that said, start to ask yourself about the type of accessories we might suggest to make sure your time collecting candy is as safe as it can possibly be. Come up with anything yet? Allow us to enlighten you!
Helmets
If you’re going to be on any type of wheels as you go from home to home this year, don’t forget about how important it is to wear a helmet (that goes for every single family member). Whether someone’s on a bicycle, a skateboard, roller skates, rollerblades, etc., this is a crucial reminder, so you don’t end up with a fall, broken teeth, and an urgent need for an oral health repair.
Reflective Wear Or Glow Lights
Of course, your eyes adjust to the dark as you’re trick-or-treating, and you can see most of the things around you! You see other people, oncoming cars, and more. However, that doesn’t mean that people in cars, on bikes, etc. see you or your family. If you’re out and about, remember to wear reflective gear or to consider glow necklaces, bracelets, or sticks that make you much more visible.
Laceless Shoes (Or Double Knots)
If you have the choice, get your kids to wear laceless shoes. Or, makes sure they’re double or triple knotted. This might be a good suggestion for you, too! When you’re trick-or-treating and having fun, it’s easy to trip over untied laces (which, again, can lead toward a damaged tooth and sudden need for a dental crown).
Lighting
Always light the way! Just like our other suggestions that protect your oral health from unexpected falls, this one follows suit.
Umbrellas
Our team also offers the simple reminder to tote along an umbrella with you if there’s a chance of rain. It will help keep you dry, keep you warm, and will allow everyone to keep those healthy smiles showing throughout your trick or treating experience!
Make Your Smile Safe All Year Round With Our Help
When you see us for your preventive care, remember that it’s something we encourage twice every year, each six months, which works out to consistent, year-round protection. Contact Absolute Dental Care today in Virginia Beach, VA to schedule a visit by calling (757) 428-7440. We proudly welcome patients Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Eastern Shore, and all surrounding communities.
