South Plainfield, NJ -- (SBWire) -- 10/30/2017 --Residents who still need to schedule their end-of-the-year dental appointments are encouraged to contact South Plainfield Dental Group for an appointment and take advantage of HSA, FSA, and annual dental benefits before they run out. Residents with children are particularly encouraged to make their dentist appointment in Middlesex, NJ, and the surrounding areas, shortly before or after the Halloween season, so teeth can be cleaned and sealed during the time of year when most people are eating more candy than usual.

Most people associate Halloween with one thing - eating lots of candy. Candy helps to create an environment in which harmful bacteria can flourish, which leads to cavities. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't the sugar in candy that causes cavities - it is actually an accumulation of bad bacteria that lives off the sugar inside the mouth that sticks to the teeth. There are hundreds of thousands of bacteria inside your mouth, and while this may sound gross, most of the bacteria are actually beneficial. Eating candy provides sugar that the "bad" bacteria can live off of, allowing them to reproduce and create acid that erodes tooth enamel. This is the cause of many of the cavities that parents see around Halloween and shortly after. Scheduling a cleaning and x-rays will help make sure that children's teeth are protected throughout the Halloween and winter seasons.

Residents who are interested in learning more about protecting their teeth or who are interested in scheduling an appointment for family dentistry in Metuchen, NJ, and neighboring communities, are encouraged to contact South Plainfield Dental Group today by calling 908-755-8566.

About South Plainfield Dental Group
South Plainfield Dental Group is a North New Jersey-based dental practice that offers its patients an array of services, covering the gamut from general dental to cosmetic treatments. Their team of dentists possess extensive experience and unparalleled expertise providing a variety of dental offerings, like cleanings, x-rays, teeth whitening, root canals, dental implants, oral cancer screenings, extractions and much more.

To learn more about South Plainfield Dental Group, please visit their website at http://southplainfielddentalgroup.com/.