Halloween Candy Treats Wreak Havoc On Teeth: 'The Stickier And Gooey The Candy Is, The Worse It Is For Teeth'

Halloween Candy Treats Wreak Havoc On Teeth. It's Halloween and this year has some very unique Halloween costume ideas, and Halloween trends that add mystery and surprise to the special holiday. But some things don't change, like the dental hygiene aftermath of Halloween trick or treating. Kids have a sweet tooth and given the option of pumpkin pie or candy, they will go for the Halloween candy treats wreaking havoc on teeth. What are the worst Halloween candy treats that wreak havoc on teeth?

Keeping mouth monsters away from your little ghost and goblins is tricky, but you can also consider healthier treats or better options . What's bad? All the gooey, sticky, delicious chocolate bars like Snickers. Reese's peanut butter cups are laced with peanuts but have a high sodium content. Sour candy is also bad since it deteriorates enamel on teeth.

Dr. Edward Moody, President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) said in an epochtimes.com report, "Let children have fun and enjoy trick-or-treating or a Halloween party, but don't let them choose the treats on their own," adding, "when they get home, go through the bags of candy together and let them pick a limited number of treats to keep. Remember, as a general rule, the stickier and gooey something is, the worse it is for teeth. Good oral health habits allow children to enjoy sweets as a treat and still keep a healthy smile."

his Halloween, you can try giving away non-food items and you also have better options like these: milk chocolate, dark chocolate containing antioxidants, sugar-free gum or snack-size pretzels or crackers (not exactly candy, but it will pass for a treat).