{"id":15,"date":"2023-10-11T15:46:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2023-10-11T15:46:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:46:57","slug":"the-best-and-worst-candy-for-your-childs-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/the-best-and-worst-candy-for-your-childs-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u201cBest\u201d and \u201cWorst\u201d Candy for Your Child\u2019s Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two children dressed like witches smiling behind jack-o-lanterns\" class=\"wp-image-16\" style=\"width:332px;height:222px\" width=\"332\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Picture1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Picture1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although spooky season is filled with fun costumes, apple picking, pumpkin carving, and other festivities, your child may be looking forward to the bags and bags of candy the most. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 indulging in a piece or two won\u2019t negatively impact their oral health, especially if you are aware of the \u201cbest\u201d and \u201cworst\u201d Halloween candy. With this in mind, keep reading to learn which ones you should keep and which ones you should donate (as well as some helpful oral health tips for the holidays!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u201cWorst\u201d Candy for Your Child\u2019s Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When sorting through your child\u2019s bag of candy, consider donating the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lollipops and other hard candies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sour gummies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pixy sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caramels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popcorn balls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although delicious, these treats can easily result in a cracked, chipped, or otherwise damaged tooth, warranting an immediate visit to your child\u2019s dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u201cBest\u201d Candy for Your Child\u2019s Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cbest\u201d candies are the ones that are lower in added sugar. Dark chocolate is a great example! If your child isn\u2019t a huge fan of the taste, then milk chocolate is a suitable alternative. There are also plenty of sugar-free options on the market today, which can help give you peace of mind when your child wants to indulge in their fair share of Halloween candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Spook-tacular Oral Health Tips for Halloween Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, choosing which candy stays and which candy goes is just the first step. To keep your child\u2019s teeth healthy, you should also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help them implement a solid oral hygiene routine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage them to eat nutrient-dense foods first, like lean proteins and cooked vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have them eat their candy with meals instead of separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let your child exchange their excess candy for a different \u201ctreat,\u201d like a toy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule their second dental checkup and cleaning of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With these oral health tips and proactive steps to choose the \u201cbest\u201d candy, you can help keep your child\u2019s smile in pristine condition during Halloween and the rest of the holiday season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating from Rockledge High School as the Valedictorian, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/meet-your-dentist.html\">Dr. Nicholas Rowley<\/a> attended Florida State University as well as Nova Southeastern University. It\u2019s been well over a decade since then, and he continues to pursue continuing education each and every year with professional organizations like the Florida Dental Association. If you have any questions about your child\u2019s oral health \u2013 including how to keep their teeth decay-free during the holidays \u2013 don\u2019t hesitate to visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(321) 723-1772<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although spooky season is filled with fun costumes, apple picking, pumpkin carving, and other festivities, your child may be looking forward to the bags and bags of candy the most. 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