{"id":74,"date":"2019-10-30T17:11:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T17:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=74"},"modified":"2025-07-28T16:06:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:06:52","slug":"the-best-ways-to-counter-cavities-during-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalhealth.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/30\/the-best-ways-to-counter-cavities-during-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways to Counter Cavities During Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When your child has everything they need to complete their\ncostume, it can feel like a truly rewarding experience. What\u2019s even more fun is\nwatching them talk to neighbors, show off their character they put so much\neffort into creating, and getting rewarded with a piece of candy in the\nprocess. While Halloween can be fun for the whole family, it shouldn\u2019t be at\nthe expense of their oral health. This October, consider tips from a dentist<\/a>\non how to best avoid cavities without skipping the holiday altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Moderation is Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candies should not be consumed on a daily basis. Remember,\neating small amounts of candy throughout the day can actually be more harmful\nthan eating a large amount of candy in one sitting. This is why it\u2019s important\nto keep bowls of candy out of your house once your child has already collected\na fair amount of candy on their own. Additionally, you\u2019ll want to keep all\nother sugar-filled beverages and foods outside of the house during the holiday\nseason. When they do enjoy the candy they received from trick-or-treating, make\nsure you limit how much they consume at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know the Candies to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the worst offenders for tooth decay, take\nnote of the following list. While all candy can cause tooth decay, the list notes\nthe worst candies from top to bottom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n