5 Candies to Avoid This Halloween To Practice Good Oral Hygiene
Halloween is the holiday for sugary sweet treats, but care must be taken when eating the tasty Halloween candy gathered from parties and trick-or-treating adventures. Aside from not eating it at all, your best bet to avoid a stomach ache, or oral issues would be to eat with caution. Here’s a look at some candies you need to be particularly aware of in general:
Caramel Filled Candies
The salty butter sweet gooey caramel that is in many Halloween treats is perfectly okay to eat in moderation. With that said, you must take care of your teeth immediately afterwards as the gooey parts tend to stick to them causing rapid decay.
Candy Corn Treats
Colored in autumn shades is the candy corn treat. It is awfully tasty, but it is made from pure sugar so always eat a few piece and brush immediately afterwards to keep those pearly whites looking bright and healthy. Maybe even consider going for a walk afterwards to burn some calories to maintain a healthy weight.
Sweet Lollipops
Lollipops are sweet and delightful to suck on, but be cautions of how often and how long you suck on lollipops. After all, there high sugar content is not the best for teeth or your waistline. Consider brushing, flossing and rinsing your mouth after enjoying this treat, and maybe even going for a walk to burn those extra calories you licked right down.
Taffy Candies
Chewing taffy candies such as Starburst, Tootsie Rolls, Salt Water Taffy and so forth is mouthwatering good, but always rinse the mouth with water after to prevent tooth decay. Most importantly, never chew on taffy if you have a damaged tooth. Taffy can stick and worsen your oral condition.
Sugary Gummies
Gummy bears and worms are fun to put into Halloween desserts and beverages to add some spooky decoration, but they can stick to the teeth and they are loaded with calories. Always eat in moderation and provide oral care to the mouth afterwards to prevent teeth and gum issues in the future.
End Thoughts
Remember, you don’t have to skip on eating your favorite Halloween treats, but some great guilt free alternatives are sugar free candies, dark chocolate, honey sticks, chocolate covered dried fruits, fruit snacks and peppermint patties. With all that said, consider vising your oral health care provider and using DentalSave as an option for taking care of your oral health affordably.
