Eat Chocolate for Halloween?

Do you actually think Evergreen Dental would encourage you to eat candy? While we know you know your dental health would be much better if you avoided candy altogether this Halloween, we also know it’s not a reasonable expectation. Instead, we want to tell you what is a better choice when it comes to the sweets you may indulge in with what’s left from the Halloween festivities.

Why Chocolate?

When it comes to candy, chocolate is actually the best choice for a healthy set of teeth. Why?

• It is better than a sticky candy that will literally stick to your teeth and cause harm over the long term.


• It melts. Remember the old M&M commercial that boasts, “Melts in your mouth, not in your hands?” This is true. (Well, we’re not sure about the “hands” part!) Chocolate will not remain on your teeth as long as other types of candy because it will actually melt off.


• It is eaten more quickly. If you think about how long it takes you to eat a chocolate bar versus a lollipop, you quickly recognize the sugar exposure on your teeth is much less.


Don’t Forget to Brush

Brushing your teeth after eating sweets is important to remember throughout the year, but it is vital at Halloween. The removal of sugar from your teeth, is still a vital element to good dental health, even if the sugar is from chocolate.

A good rule of thumb during Halloween is to brush your teeth after each sweet treat. Not only will this help minimize the sugar left on your teeth, it may also help you limit your candy intake during the after Halloween candy indulgences.

Halloween does not need to be a dental nightmare. Instead, it can be a time where you practice moderation with good candy choices. It is also a time to be proactive, rather than reactive, with your dental health.