{"id":962,"date":"2016-10-26T20:01:55","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T20:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.libertyvilledentist.com\/PlottingwithPotts\/?p=962"},"modified":"2022-08-11T11:09:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T16:09:50","slug":"halloween-candy-tips-kids-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/PlottingwithPotts\/2016\/10\/26\/halloween-candy-tips-kids-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Candy Tips for Kids and Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halloween is right around the corner, which is the kick off of candy-eating season. You may not realize that it\u2019s not just kiddos that indulge on Halloween candy. According to a survey by Delta Dental, nearly 80 percent of parents admit to raiding their child\u2019s Halloween candy. Adults need to be aware of what Halloween candy to avoid this season, as much as children do.<\/p>\n

The fact of the matter is, sugar is sugar. If you are going to indulge, it\u2019s better to go for it. When you consume a large amount of candy in one sitting, it\u2019s actually better for you. Tooth decay tends to occur when candy consumption occurs over time. The longer your teeth are exposed to sugar, the bacteria naturally breaks it down and turns it into acid and plaque.<\/p>\n

Unless you have the will power of an Olympic athlete, the statistics speak for themselves. Most of us will fall into temptation and indulge after putting the kids to bed.<\/p>\n

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Chocolate Halloween candy is a better choice than hard candy.<\/p><\/div>\n

One helpful tip is to eat candy that melts or is consumed quickly. This will limit the amount of exposure to the harmful acids that cause decay. For example, chocolate dissolves almost instantly after being consumed. That said, don\u2019t go for those chocolate bars that are filled with chewy caramel, nugget and nuts.<\/p>\n

Helpful Halloween Candy Tips<\/h2>\n

Here are some other helpful Halloween candy eating tips to get you through Halloween.<\/p>\n