Halloween is a fun fall celebration where kids and adults dress up in costumes and enjoy a wide range of sweets, treats, and candy. This holiday also is a time when everyone should be thinking about how all these treats will impact their dental health. It is okay to eat candy and other Halloween treats as long as you have a plan in place.
Tip #1: Limit Snacking on Sweets
Letting your child snack all day on the pile of candy they got is not a good idea. It is also not a good idea to constantly snack on other sweet treats. If you do, you will have a buildup up bacteria that creates plaque, as well as acids that eat through the enamel on your teeth.
Tip #2: Eat Sticky Treats with Care
Gummy bears, taffy, caramel apples, and other sticky treats can remain on the teeth longer. As such, the longer it remains, the more it can increase risks for tooth decay. It is a good idea to brush and floss after enjoying sticky treats to clean the teeth.
Tip #3: Eat Treats at the Right Time
Instead of dessert after meals, this would be an appropriate time to eat Halloween candies and treats. Your mouth is already stimulated from the meal with sufficient saliva to help break down sweet treats and cancel out some of the acid and bacteria they produce.
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