Easter is a fantastic holiday for those who observe it. Among other things, the day lets you paint eggs, sing beautiful hymns, and celebrate the spring season. Many especially enjoy the candies the “Easter Bunny” provides on this particular Sunday. That said, it’s best to limit those sweets that aren’t safe for your smile. Thankfully, your local dentist can tell you more about them. To that end, here’s a summary of four candies you should avoid so Easter and oral hygiene don’t conflict.
Milk Chocolate Bunnies
Though tasty, chocolate bunnies can be surprisingly large. Many people even need a few days to finish them. As such, they aren’t a good choice for your teeth and gums.
You see, consuming chocolate for an extended period isn’t good. Doing so prolongs your enamel’s exposure to sugars and acids. From there, you put yourself at high risk of tooth decay and cavities.
As an alternative to milk chocolate bunnies, consider dark chocolate. The item’s cacao even has antioxidants that fight against plaque.
Cadbury Eggs
Another popular Easter treat, Cadbury eggs are egg-shaped chocolates with a crème filling. Unfortunately, they can also do serious harm to oral health.
Given the eggs’ ingredients, their ability to hurt teeth is hardly surprising. Each egg’s high sugar content can easily erode tooth enamel. Meanwhile, the filling has corn syrup, which contributes to obesity and diabetes – conditions that raise your risk of gum disease.
Peeps
Peeps are soft marshmallows shaped and colored like baby chickens. (Naturally, the resemblance to little chicks earned them their name.) Despite their innocent looks, though, they’re pretty bad for teeth.
Peeps are notorious for their harmful ingredients. For starters, they contain a lot of sugar that causes tooth decay. Similarly, they use artificial dyes like Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6, which also contribute to cavities.
Jellybeans
Per their name, jellybeans are chewy candies shaped like beans. They’re often multi-colored and come in a wide variety of flavors. Still, the beans are yet another Easter treat that is bad for your mouth.
Besides containing a lot of sugar, jellybeans have a texture that makes them stick between teeth. Consequently, they trigger nearby oral bacteria to grow and damage tooth enamel.
If you limit your intake of the sweets above, your Easter and oral hygiene can get along just fine. Therefore, be careful about what you eat when the holiday arrives!
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