Is there a better for you Halloween candy sitting in the bowl?

While parents might wish that kids pick the fruit over the fruit snack, the reality is that Halloween candy is part of the spooky season. With the overflowing candy bags, tables filled with delights and other sweet treats waiting to be devoured, it can be hard to keep up that will powder. Luckily, there are a few balanced options that can make everyone smile.

Recently Crest partnered with a dentist to share some simple, easy to follow better for you Halloween candy eating tips. While some of these ideas are obvious (yes, brush your teeth after eating candy), a few ideas might be counter what grandma used to preach.

First, parents might want to consider a specified candy eating time. While grazing all day might not be good for the waistline, all that continual candy eating isn’t good for the teeth either. Consider having a once a day candy time. This idea might not completely solve those “stealing problems,” but is it dentist approved.

As many adults have found, dark chocolate can be more satisfying. And, it seems that dark chocolate can be better for your teeth. Even if you didn’t want your kids to steel that special candy bar, it might be best to turn the kids to the dark side.

Although everyone has a favorite candy, some Halloween candy options are more perilous for tooth decay. For example, hard candy, like lollipops, can be harder on tooth health. Even though enjoying that lollipop all day long is tasty, it might be worse for wear on your teeth, sorry Kojak.

Another choice that might need to be enjoyed in moderation is gummy candies. The acidic qualities of those candies, especially those sour gummy candies, can contribute to tooth decay. It is another reason to say only one gummy a day.

Lastly, brushing your teeth is always a good choice. Crest recommends brushing for two minutes, two times a day with a fluoride toothpaste.

After Halloween season, no one wants their smile to look like the wicked witch’s decaying teeth. Consider some good habits with all that Halloween candy. After all, everyone needs some strong teeth when they are taking a big bite of that apple.