How Much Candy Is Too Much Candy?



With Halloween right around the corner, it may be leaving you feeling frustrated or concerned about how much candy your children are about ready to get and consume. But how much is too much? Is a little okay or should there be a no candy rule at all to keep their smile healthy. Here are 4 suggestions from Dr. Fuller when it comes to Halloween candy and your children’s teeth.

1.     Have them consume minimal amounts of candy. If they have mini candy bars, 1 to 3 pieces would be plenty depending on the candy would also depend on the amount of sugar and calories they are consuming.
2.     If they do consume candy have them drink water and then brush their teeth soon after. This can remove the sugar from the surface of their teeth to decrease the risk of decay.
3.     Avoid having them eat the candy during times when they are going to be running around outside or they are going to be away from water. The more dehydrated they are the increased risk of cavities or other dental problems.
4.     Trade some of the candy they get on Halloween for a non-candy toy or game night tickets with the family.

For more information on Halloween candy and increasing your children’s dental health, contact Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team. 


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