{"id":835,"date":"2024-10-04T18:18:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T18:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/?p=835"},"modified":"2024-10-04T18:18:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T18:18:40","slug":"dont-be-tricked-by-treats-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/dont-be-tricked-by-treats-this-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Be Tricked by Treats This Halloween!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trick or treat! It\u2019s October again, which means it\u2019s time for scary costumes, pleasant pumpkins, and terrifyingly sweet treats! But while this time of year is a lot of fun, every day can\u2019t be a Halloween. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to protect your mouth<\/a> from the horrors of bad oral health year-round. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your teeth safe from all that candy and junk food this spooky season, so your smile stays no matter the month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sticky Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the worst oral health offenders that kids encounter each Halloween is sticky candy like taffy, caramels, and gummies. These tasty treats have a habit of lingering around on the teeth a little too long, increasing your risk for cavities. Worse yet, they can even damage delicate dental work, so it\u2019s best if you swap them for something safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard Decisions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hard candies not only keep sugar coating your teeth as you eat them, but many people also don\u2019t have the patience to allow them to dissolve completely and end up crunching them before they\u2019re done. This can damage your teeth or dentures if you\u2019re not careful. It also poses a choking hazard for younger children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ghoulishly Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry! Not all trick-or-treats are on the naughty list (oops, wrong holiday!). Candy like candy corn and chocolate are perennial favorites, and because they\u2019re easy to chew and don\u2019t hang out too long on your teeth, they\u2019re much safer for your smile! \u201cBone\u201d Appetit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Safely Consume Candy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know which candies to keep, here\u2019s a few guidelines for safe consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n