Easter candy season is here, and while it’s fun to enjoy your favorite goodies, making bright smiles, sweet choices can help protect your teeth from decay. Knowing which treats to limit—and which are less risky—can keep your mouth healthy well beyond the holiday.
Sticky and Sour: Handle With Care
Chewy candies like jelly beans, caramel eggs, and marshmallow chicks stick to your teeth and feed harmful bacteria for hours after eating. Sour candies are especially damaging because they combine sugar with high acidity, which can erode enamel and increase tooth sensitivity.
Candy That’s Kinder to Teeth
Solid chocolate is a much safer pick. It melts quickly and rinses off your teeth more easily than sticky sweets. Dark chocolate is even better—lower in sugar and rich in antioxidants. Treats like chocolate-covered almonds or peanut butter eggs are also gentler on your smile compared to chewy alternatives.
Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Easter
Time your treats wisely—enjoy them after meals, when saliva production is naturally higher and helps clear away sugar. Drink water afterward to rinse your mouth, and brush and floss daily to remove any lingering particles. Try to avoid snacking on candy throughout the day, which keeps sugar in constant contact with your teeth.
With a few small changes, you can celebrate Easter with bright smiles, sweet choices that leave your teeth looking and feeling great.
Keep your smile in top shape this spring—schedule your dental visit at Greenwood Dental Care today! For an appointment in Waukegan, IL, call 847-595-5805 (new patients) or 847-429-3547 (existing patients). You can also request an appointment online.
