The most popular Halloween candy in NY is …
“It’s OK to eat that candy on Halloween but it’s important to have a plan,”.
A Milford dentist is offering trick-or-treaters a chance to turn their candy into cash. Plus, each child will get a goodie bag filled with toothpaste, floss, and a toothbrush.
THE UGLY: “Sticky treats like raisins, toffee, fruit roll-ups and caramels get lodged in the teeth and that can cause decay”.
Chewy, sticky treats, such as caramels or gummies, are particularly damaging as they are high in sugar, spend a prolonged amount of time stuck to teeth, and are more hard for saliva to break down. Remind your child of proper brushing techniques.
It’s no secret what’s going around this Halloween.
80 percent of Millennials plan to hand out treats, 12 percent higher than Gen-Xers (68 percent) and 18 percent higher than Boomers (62 percent).
But rest easy, because these tips from a dental hygienist can help curb the sugar damage and keep your kids’ pearly whites from becoming riddled with cavities.
– Limit the number of candies you give out to each child, particularly if these are sticky and very high in sugar; think about only giving out one or two rather than a whole bag! It can be especially helpful for younger children to repeat the conversation a few times. “But any candy that sticks 20 minutes later is not good”, said Dr. Rohner.
Longacre said the overall objective is obvious from the perspective of a dental professional.
If you are wondering which American city is the largest purchaser of Halloween candy, you may be surprised to know it is about the farthest you can get from ME and still be in the United States.