Which candies to avoid this Halloween
Experts have warned against eight types of Halloween candies that could have harmful effects on the teeth.
While a single night of excessive candy consumption may be acceptable, continual candy consumption for weeks or months following Halloween can contribute to the demineralization of tooth enamel, according to a news article from Today. The experts cited in the article emphasized that because the protective layer of enamel is thinner in children, they may be more susceptible to dental decay compared with adults.
As a result, children should look to consume their candy just after a meal when the level of saliva in the mouth is higher. Individuals should also avoid or limit the consumption of certain types of candies — including sticky or chewy candies, sour candies, taffies or caramels, hard candies, licorice or fruit chews, powdery candies or those containing purely sugar, candy corn, and chocolate with caramel or nougat fillings.
The experts stressed that candies that adhere to the teeth can increase their exposure to sugar and the acids produced by oral pathogenic bacteria that feed on the remnants of the candy left in the mouth.
Individuals who still want to consume candy were advised to opt for plain milk or dark chocolate, which can easily dissolve and does not stick to the teeth after consumption, posing less of a risk to oral health.
Read more: Today
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