{"id":22,"date":"2025-09-30T14:29:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myriverdaledentist.com\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2026-02-09T19:01:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:01:32","slug":"halloween-treat-guide-what-candies-to-avoid-and-safe-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myriverdaledentist.com\/blog\/halloween-treat-guide-what-candies-to-avoid-and-safe-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Treat Guide: What Candies to Avoid & Safe Options"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As Halloween is creeping up, your child may start thinking about their costume. They may be debating between their favorite character or another one. But this holiday may not be as exciting for you anymore, because now you are worried about them eating too many sweets. Not only can they get tummy aches, but also cavities! However, some candies are better than others, so learn about the best and worst ones for their growing smile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Which Candies Are Bad for My Child?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just a quick reminder, the treats they’ll likely get while going door to door are full of sugar. This isn’t the best because it can get stuck on their teeth. Bacteria in the mouth will then eat it and produce an acid that dissolves enamel. This can lead to the cavities you are worried about or decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some sweets are worse than others because they can linger longer, so you should help your child avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n