With costumes, cauldrons, and candy, it’s hard not to get excited when All Hallows’ Eve rolls around! Halloween comes with many sweets and treats to set the fun for kids and adults alike. It’s hard to have Halloween without its vital centerpiece: candy! Sugary treats may be difficult to avoid this time of year, but there are certainly some choices that are better than others. Here’s a list of the top three WORST Halloween candies for your teeth.
1. Sour Candy
A popular choice for candy-lovers, this type of sweet is both sour and in consequence. The acid that gives sour candy its flavor can weaken your teeth’ enamel, making them prime targets for cavities. Because acid can erode teeth over time, the few moments of pleasure aren’t entirely worth the potential long-term trouble.
2. Hard Candy
Hard candy has a lot of overlap with sticky candy because it’s one of the worst candy types for your teeth. Biting down on hard candies puts your teeth at risk for damage such as tooth fractures. Hard candy also takes longer to dissolve, so sugar is in the mouth longer than other candy types.
3. Sticky Candy
Sticky bites are the absolute worst Halloween candies for your teeth because when sugar lingers in the mouth, it creates the perfect breeding ground for bacteria to thrive. As a rule of thumb, if it sticks to your teeth, it’s a trick and not a treat!
It might seem like this list of the worst candies for your teeth leaves you with limited options. Fear not! Chocolate is better for you and is an excellent alternative to these sweets. Go for dark chocolate, if it’s available when looking for the healthiest choice.
Candy is best consumed after your meals, which helps cut the time spent exposing teeth to sugar. As for aftercare, be sure to drink water after you consume candy and then brush and floss your teeth!
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