{"id":216,"date":"2021-10-06T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T13:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/?p=216"},"modified":"2021-10-12T13:08:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T13:08:14","slug":"halloween-candy-alternatives-to-better-protect-young-smiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/06\/halloween-candy-alternatives-to-better-protect-young-smiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Trick or Treat! 10 Halloween Candy Alternatives to Save Young Smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s that time of year again when trick-or-treaters are preparing to come door-to-door to fill their buckets with sugary sweets. While plenty of bowls will be full of every kind of candy imaginable, you may be thinking about other options that offer fun and excitement without the potential for cavities. Here are 10 Halloween candy alternatives<\/a> you don\u2019t have to feel guilty about handing out and young costume-wearers will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why It\u2019s Best Not to Contribute to the Sugar Rush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s natural for kids to crave candy at Halloween, especially if it\u2019s not a normal treat within the home. In moderation, a few pieces are fine, but proper oral hygiene habits should always be practiced after consumption. However, too much sugar is a recipe for disaster. Because trick-or-treating usually leads to an evening of binge-eating sugary sweets, kids may crash into bed without brushing or flossing to remove harmful particles and other \u201csugar bugs.\u201d Since most parents won\u2019t let their children eat their entire bucket in one sitting, the candy continues to sit around until every last piece is eaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what happens? The more sugar a child consumes, the greater their risk for tooth decay and cavities. As it sits on their teeth, bacteria and harmful acids begin to break down tooth enamel, causing dental caries to form. What is left is a small hole that requires a pediatric dentist to recommend a dental filling or dental crown depending on its severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Halloween Candy Alternatives Kids Will Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The grocery aisles full of chocolate, sour, gummy, and peanut candies may be flying off the shelves this Halloween, but if you\u2019d prefer to avoid contributing to the potential cavity-induced sugar rush, here are some alternatives to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n