{"id":1322,"date":"2026-09-22T12:39:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/best-and-worst-halloween-candy-for-your-child\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:39:44","slug":"best-and-worst-halloween-candy-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/best-and-worst-halloween-candy-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"When Sweets Turn Sour: The Best (And Worst) Halloween Candy For Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The secret is out: candy can cause cavities<\/a>. Like most people, you’ve known this your whole life, but you may not realize that some are better than others. Since Halloween is just weeks away, you may be preparing for your child to bring home a pillowcase full of treats, but which ones put them at greater risk of cavities? Before you let them dig in, learn the truth behind these individually wrapped sweets.<\/p>

How Does Sugar Affect Your Child’s Teeth?<\/h2>

Most candy contains processed sugar, which feeds harmful bacteria that multiply and cause cavities. This growth produces acids in your child’s mouth that begin to break down their enamel. This process, called demineralization, causes mineral loss. Fortunately, their saliva can fight back! It not only neutralizes acids but also reverses enamel damage, but it takes time.<\/p>

Keeping your child’s mouth free of harmful acids allows remineralization to occur, better protecting their teeth from cavities. How do you do this? By monitoring the foods they eat, especially candy!<\/p>

What Are the Best & Worst Halloween Candies?<\/h2>

As soon as your child pours out their bucket of goodies, that is your cue to start looking through their loot. Don’t know which ones to keep and throw out? Keep these in mind as you sort through their stash of Halloween candy:<\/p>