The 411 on Halloween candy, from Drs. Vincent & Lee

For parents worried about kids going overboard on candies, sugar and other sweets, Halloween is a dreaded annual event.

All those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats are known to damage teeth! Did you know sour candies can be acidic to your teeth, and actually wear down the enamel that protects them? This can cause tooth decay and cavities! Sour and fruity candy, such as Starburst and Skittles, are the worst for your child’s teeth since these candies have a low pH value, which can ruin enamel.

So what's a parent to do?

As Halloween draws nearer, try to limit the amount of these candies that your child eats, and when your child does eat them, either have him or her rinse their mouth with water afterward or have them drink some milk or eat a slice of cheese.

Hope this helps! Happy Halloween!

Don't throw your insurance benefits away!

Dr. Vincent and our entire team at Dental Team of Sumter, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it's about that time to schedule your dental visit(s) at our convenient Sumter office so you can optimize your benefits!

Now is the time to reserve you appointment with us. Space is limited and we get VERY busy around the holidays, so don’t wait to give us a call at 803-494-8466! Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

The importance of cheese, from the Dental Team of Sumter

Did you know cheese is one of the healthiest snacks for your child's teeth? Not only does cheese provide large amounts of much-needed calcium, cheese also fights cavities. Research shows that cheddar, Monterey Jack, Swiss and Mozzarella all do their part to stimulate our salivary glands to clear the mouth of debris, as well as protect them from acids that weaken them.

Cheese disrupts the development of cavities in your child's mouth, especially when eaten as a snack or at the end of a meal. Calcium and phosphorous found in cheese reduce or prevent decreases in the plaque's pH level and work to re-mineralize the enamel of your child's teeth.

Give us a call or ask us on Facebook if you have any questions! Enjoy the rest of your week!

Renee is South Carolina's Hygienist of the Year!

Our entire staff at the Dental Team of Sumter want to honor and celebrate our wonderful hygienist, Renee Russell, who was just named South Carolina Hygienist of the Year! Renee is is well deserving of this award because of the blessing she has been to the Dental Team of Sumter and our patients! Congratulations Renee!