If you live in a region where Halloween is quite a popular celebration and you or your kid are planning to 'loot' some candy, you probably should know which is more harmful to your health.
DentistryIQ media recently published a TOP-5 'the worst' sweetie. Of course, they are not dangerous if you taste a couple, but you differently shouldn't abuse them.
Sour candies contain a significant amount of citric acid that makes them taste tart. This compound increases oral pH, and consuming many of these candies may lead to tooth enamel erosion. This allows oral bacteria to have better access to inner tooth tissues, increases the risk of tooth cavities, and changes natural enamel color.
Sticky candies are dangerous for dental restorations – you can remove them with these sweeties during chewing. Additionally, these candies cling to teeth, especially in hard-to-reach brushing places, which helps oral bacteria spread faster. Also, if you have any problem with the jaw joint, a tough, sticky candy may aggravate its condition.
Hard candies are typically consumed in two ways. Dissolving them slowly into your mouth exposes your teeth to various ingredients that can aggravate the tooth cavity. If you decide to bite them and consume them faster, you can chip your teeth or make tiny cracks in them.
Sugar-free candies are no healthier than their sugar-containing counterparts. They usually contain a high level of citric acid, several flavoring chemicals, and other chemicals that increase oral pH levels. Additionally, as it has turned out in recent years, some of the most common artificial sweeteners are harmful not only for different organism systems.
Chewy candies have the same disadvantages as sticky candies. They stick to the teeth in places where saliva can not wash them out, and you can skip these leftovers with your toothbrush.
So what can we eat?
Many sugars or artificial analogs are undoubtedly unhealthy for your mouth, so logically, it's better to choose sweeties with lower levels of these compounds.
For instance, dark chocolate contains much less sugar than milk-containing types. Additionally, saliva can effectively dissolve this sweetie; it does not stick to your teeth, and typically, chocolate contains theobromine – a compound that improves oral health.
