One of the best parts of Halloween is the candy! Halloween candy is synonymous with cavities, especially if you or your children have a fondness for sour and sticky sweets. According to the National Retail Federation and National Confectioners Association, Americans in 2017 are expected to spend a record-breaking $2.7 billion on Halloween candy. About 71 percent of celebrants plan to hand out candy and 31 percent plan to take their children trick-or-treating, statistics show.
UNLV School of Dental Medicine’s Dr. Cody Hughes has a few tips on how to avoid ghoulish consequences, such as your dentist’s disapproving glare, by keeping your dental health in mind while having fun.
Eat pieces of your trick-or-treat bounty or any sweets directly after a meal instead of as snacks throughout the day. This will help keep your mouth’s pH level even, which is crucial to preventing cavities.
