The ghouls, the ghosts, the warlocks, the vampires, the witches, the wizards, and the zombies, among others, come crawling out on Halloween. Halloween is usually a crowd-favorite and is quite fun for kids and adults! Though we, as orthodontists, typically advocate for a very limited sugar load, we understand that this rule often gets broken on Halloween. With this, we want to prepare you with some tooth-safe candies for Halloween.
Tooth-Safe Candies For Halloween:
- Chocolate (Milk, Dark, or White) - Just make sure the chocolate is not frozen or hard to bite into, since this can put extra pressure on your teeth & damage them, or even your braces.
- Soft Nougat-Filled Candy Bars - Three Musketeers is a perfect example! Soft candy bar inside and out.
- Powdered Candy - Once again, something soft is the main goal. Some examples include Pixi Stix or Fun Tip (just don't bite into the hard candy stick!)
- Soft Cookies - Soft cookies can be great fun to bake and eat! Maybe even get Halloween decorated sugar cookies, or have your own cookie decoration event.
- Ice Cream - Ice cream is a great soft alternative and provides you with an eclectic variety, so even the pickiest among us have a choice.
Healthier & Less Sugary Alternatives:
- Muffins - Muffins can be made with fruits and are soft enough for those with braces. Check out this healthy oatmeal pumpkin muffin recipe.
- Jell-O - Jell-O is soft and comes in a wide variety of flavors, which is great for finding which satisfies you the most!
- Chocolate Milk - Chocolate milk is a great source for protein and can ensure muscle growth after a long workout (such as a long night of trick-or-treating).
As mentioned, we typically don't advocate the consumption of lots of sugary foods, but we understand you'll want to have a spookily-delicious Halloween. After these sugary treats, it's imperative to brush your teeth and floss thoroughly. Also, please only consume a limited amount of these items and don't continue to eat these items throughout the year, since they can be damaging to your teeth!