Whether you’re a teenager planning to take your younger
siblings out trick-or-treating, or an adult who wants to be responsible and to
set an example for the kids during Halloween, it’s very important to be aware
of the types of candy to avoid, if you don’t want a toothache this Halloween.
While some candy is more or less harmless, others are very problematic, and can
lead you to a definite ticket to the dentist’s office, as soon as the holiday
is over.
So, let’s see exactly which types of candy should you avoid,
if you don’t want cavities and toothaches:
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Start by avoiding chocolate – especially the
kind of chocolate that has a lot of sugar and cream inside of it. Dark
chocolate should be fine, as long as the label says “no added sugar.”
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Hard candy is very bad for your teeth, not just
because it has a lot of sugar, but also because of its hard texture, which
makes it easy to damage your teeth when you bite a little harder into it.
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Be picky with the sticky candy. As much as
possible, you should avoid anything that’s sticky, since that kind of candy can
stay on your teeth longer, effectively eating away at them.
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Finally, avoid pop corn balls, sour candy and
gummy candies. All of these can work toward severely damaging your enamel and
causing your teeth to be more vulnerable
to developing cavities. Be sure to schedule a dental check-up with a local dentist Lakewood area soon after the holiday is over.
