With Easter chocolate treats just around the corner, you may be wondering how you can look after yours and your children's teeth while still enjoying the occasion…

• Keep chocolates and sweets to mealtimes only as an occasional treat, try not to snack on them throughout the Easter break; It is not just the amount of easter eggs eaten that would cause tooth decay, it is how often they are consumed.
• Consider low-sugar alternatives, or opt for dark chocolate which has less sugar than milk or white chocolate. Fondants and caramel inside the chocolate egg are potentially more damaging to teeth then the chocolate egg itself. An even better option for children would be to provide entirely different treats instead, such as Easter colouring activities, Easter egg hunts with toy eggs or Easter pictures, pin the tail on the Easter bunny, or a new Easter book.
• A glass of plain water is the best drink to give your child after eating chocolate.
• Ensure your child stops eating chocolate at least one hour before going to bed to give the tooth enamel enough time to recover before brushing with a fluoride toothpaste.

Remember, the Easter bunny keeps his teeth clean and strong to be able to eat all those crunchy carrots! Hop off and brush your teeth 😁🐇