Select the Right Treats for Your Smile

For most people, eating candy is part of their Halloween celebration. As your dentist, we’d encourage you to consider healthier options like cheese sticks and raisins. Still, we understand you’ll want to have at least some candy. It’s important to select the right treats for your smile.

As this short video explains, chocolate is one of your best options. It melts fast in your mouth and washes away from teeth. So chocolate candy is less likely to cause cavities and other problems. Go ahead and have some chocolate!

In contrast, steer clear of sticky candies like taffy, gummies, and Airheads and any candy labeled “sour.” Sticky treats are a problem because they can be tough to remove from teeth. Sour candy is loaded with both sugar and acid, two substances that can do some serious damage to tooth enamel. 

Making the right dietary choices – including limiting your consumption of candy – is an important part of your smile care. Of course, daily brushing and flossing are essential. And visit our office every six months for a cleaning and exam

To schedule an exam or any other service, call Desert Palm Dentistry at (623) 288 3819 for Glendale, AZ or (602) 693 1337 for Phoenix.