{"id":123,"date":"2020-10-27T23:54:34","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T23:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/?p=123"},"modified":"2020-10-27T23:54:35","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T23:54:35","slug":"childrens-dentist-bartlesville-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/10\/27\/childrens-dentist-bartlesville-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Different Candies Affect Your Child\u2019s Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Halloween is just around the corner which means that there\nis tons of fun in store, especially for your kids. Whether your family is\ndressing up or watching some age appropriate scary movies, there is one thing\nthat\u2019s for sure. Your kids certainly don\u2019t want to be dealing with cavities\nafter Halloween. A few sugary treats don\u2019t usually hurt, but when there are\nheaps of delicious candy sitting around, it is easy to get your smile into some\ntrouble. Your children\u2019s\ndentist in Bartlesville<\/a> explains how different popular sweets affect your\nchild\u2019s teeth so you can make a more informed decision on what they snack on during\nthe spooky season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The great thing about chocolate is that is washes off of\nyour teeth easier than other types of candy. This popular Halloween treat\ncontain sugar, but it\u2019s probably your best bet this Halloween. Also keep in\nmind that the darker the chocolate, the less sugar it contains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard Candy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The problem with hard candies is that they don\u2019t melt away\nnearly as quickly as chocolate does. This means that you tend to keep it in\nyour mouth for longer periods of time. The longer it is in your mouth, the more\nit washes over your teeth. If you bite down on hard candies, you can accidently\nbreak your teeth. These sweets should be enjoyed with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gummy and Sticky Candy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the worst types of candy for your teeth because\nit is difficult to remove. The longer it stays on your teeth, the more likely\nyou are to develop tooth decay and cavities. These are definitely sweets you should\nbe picky about if you want your children to avoid additional time in the dental\nchair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sour Candy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candies that are particularly sour can be very acidic. Even\nif you enjoy this sensation that makes you pucker, you should know that acid\ncan easily damage and weaken the enamel of your teeth, making you particularly\nvulnerable to cavities after Halloween. These are definitely ones to limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popcorn Balls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As delicious as these can be, they are sticky, sugary, and\nhard. The kernels are also likely to get lodged between your teeth if you aren\u2019t\ncareful. This fall favorite is definitely one that you should be particularly\nweary of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween is a fun holiday to celebrate with your family,\nbut you know what isn\u2019t fun? Spending time getting cavities filled. By being\nmindful about the sweets that your children are consuming, their smile can stay\nboth healthy and happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Luke\nLumpkin<\/a> is a well experienced dentist who has been practicing for over a\ndecade. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma\nCollege of Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association,\nAcademy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Sleep Dentistry. For\nmore information on keeping your kids\u2019 smiles healthy or to schedule an\nappointment for your child, visit his website<\/a> or call (918)\n336-6777.<\/p>\n\r\n