Halloween sure is a scary holiday – and not just because of the ghosts, goblins and other spooky superstitions circling around this time of year. It’s a scary holiday because of the terrifying treats we hand out to all the children.
Now I know what you are thinking – it’s only one day, candy is not so bad, or they deserve it after all that walking.
While that is true to an extent – hey, we all like to indulge a little – it is more important to remember that you will have leftover candy hanging around your house WAY past the freaky festivities.
So we went to the experts. What IS the best choice for Halloween candy?
79% of all dentists surveyed chose chocolate as the sweetest treat for your teeth. Since it melts faster than hard candy and doesn’t get stubbornly stuck in between teeth like sticky candy, chocolate is the best choice to make sure you don’t wake up to tummy aches AND toothaches.
Remember that leftover candy we mentioned earlier? The real trouble can start when Halloween turns into weeks of sneaking treats from the candy bowl. Each time you eat something sugary, bacteria in your mouth produce acids that attack your tooth enamel. That’s why enjoying candy with a meal is generally better for your teeth than snacking on sweets throughout the day.
Or save some of that leftover candy, you don’t have to eat your way through every last piece. Consider putting the rest to good use. After all, you shouldn’t be scaring yourself post Halloween by finding the same candy in your pantry come December.
What’s sweeter than candy? Using your dental benefits.
