The worst Halloween candies for teeth: What to avoid
Halloween kicks off the “sugar season,” which haunts us all the way from October to New Year’s.
In 2015, a look at practice management software data showed a scary increase in dental visits in the week following Halloween.
While making my Halloween candy haul last until Thanksgiving is a treasured childhood memory, as a dental health editor, I see it a little differently now. (But I’m still not above “taxing” my kids’ treat bags.)
Some Halloween treats are particularly problematic for dental health. Here are some of the worst monsters in your patients’ candy stashes.
About the Author
Amelia Williamson DeStefano
Market Content Director
Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA, is market content director of Endeavor Business Media’s Dental Group, where she leads content strategy for Dental Economics, RDH, DentistryIQ, and Perio-Implant Advisory. With a background in editorial leadership and audience development, she focuses on delivering clinically relevant, evidence-based content that supports better patient care and stronger practice outcomes. She holds a master’s degree in English literature from the University of Tulsa.