Our love for candy is strong, but unfortunately it is terrible for teeth. Satisfying a sweet tooth is as easy as opening a candy wrapper and taking a bite – yes, it’s literally that easy. But before you go in to satisfy your candy craving, please realize that these sugary treats are really bad for your teeth.
Candy to look out for:
Chewy Candy
Chewy candy isn’t so terrible, but it’s also far from good. The treats that fall under this category include caramel, jelly beans taffy and gummies. Although these types of candies dissolve faster than hard candy, they can get stuck in between your teeth. If this happens, you can floss or brush your teeth to make it go away. The last thing you want is sugar hanging out in the grooves of your teeth.
Hard Candy
Hard candy is the ultimate worst for your teeth. The candy that falls in this category includes jawbreakers, lollypops, suckers, and sugar crystals just to name a few. If you eat this candy, you must be extra careful. Because it can take a while to eat these treats, most people will go straight into chewing instead of sucking. When people bite, they’re taking the chance of chipping or cracking their teeth. Chipped or cracked teeth can be expensive to fix, so it’s best just to stay away.
Chocolate
While chocolate doesn’t last in the mouth for too long, the sugar it contains isn’t the best. The good thing about chocolate is that even if it gets stuck in your teeth, it melts very fast. Even though this happens, you should still brush and floss your teeth right after eating chocolate.
Sour Candy
Sour candy is a favorite, but it’s also really bad to eat. The candies that fall into this category include Warheads, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, etc. With their high levels of sugar and acidic nature, they’re a really bad choice for your teeth. You should try to avoid this type of candy at all costs.
Even though candy is delicious, it’s really something we should limit. It’s not only terrible for your diet, but it’s honestly not doing your teeth any good. The next time you’re looking for something sweet, you should opt for fruit. Fruit is better for your teeth and your tummy!
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