Many of you may remember that little rhyme from childhood. While we won't smell your feet, we will steer you towards something good to eat! With Halloween, there's a plethora of candy for all of us to choose and eat. How do you know which ones are bad for your teeth, though? Yes, most candy is technically bad, but here's some you may want to avoid because it can be worse than the average candy you'll eat this Halloween.
Chewy candies: caramel chews, Tootsie Rolls, gummy candies... These are examples of chewy candies that are oh so delicious but oh so bad. These candies tend to stick to our teeth as we chew. Increased contact time on teeth means increased chances for cavities.
Lollipops: This candy on a stick also has a tendency to sit against our teeth as many of us are guilty of leaving it in our mouths against our teeth. Same as chewy candies, the contact time increases your risk for cavities. Another downside? Some of us bite into the hard lollipop, and doing so can crack or break your teeth. Ouch!
Sour candies: Sour Patch Kids and other sour candies can eat away at the enamel of our teeth. Once the enamel is gone, we can't get it back either.
Try to keep these tips in mind when you eat your Halloween candy this year. Chocolates are ok though, dark chocolate being the best. :)
Happy Halloween!
