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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 \u201cEaster Bunny\u201d provides on this particular Sunday. That said, it\u2019s best to limit those sweets that aren\u2019t safe for your smile<\/a>. Thankfully, your local dentist can tell you more about them. To that end, here\u2019s a summary of four candies you should avoid so Easter and oral hygiene don\u2019t conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Milk Chocolate Bunnies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though tasty, chocolate bunnies can be surprisingly large. Many people even need a few days to finish them. As such, they aren\u2019t a good choice for your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, consuming chocolate for an extended period isn\u2019t good. Doing so prolongs your enamel\u2019s exposure to sugars and acids. From there, you put yourself at high risk of tooth decay and cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an alternative to milk chocolate bunnies, consider dark chocolate. The item\u2019s cacao even has antioxidants that fight against plaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cadbury Eggs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another popular Easter treat, Cadbury eggs are egg-shaped chocolates with a cr\u00e8me filling. Unfortunately, they can also do serious harm to oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the eggs\u2019 ingredients, their ability to hurt teeth is hardly surprising. Each egg\u2019s high sugar content can easily erode tooth enamel. Meanwhile, the filling has corn syrup, which contributes to obesity and diabetes \u2013 conditions that raise your risk of gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peeps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019re pretty bad for teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jellybeans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Per their name, jellybeans are chewy candies shaped like beans. They\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The<\/em> Chardon Smile Center<\/em><\/a> is based in Chardon, OH. Led by <\/em>Drs. Christopher Philips<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Brian Titus<\/em><\/a>, our practice welcomes dental patients of all ages. In doing so, we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments for kids and adults, not to mention emergency dental procedures. So, then, let us work to keep your smile healthy and beautiful! For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or call us at (440)-286-2474<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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 \u201cEaster Bunny\u201d provides on this particular Sunday. That said, it\u2019s best to limit those sweets that aren\u2019t safe for your smile. Thankfully, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Have a Good Easter and Oral Hygiene | Chardon Smile Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Most don\u2019t connect Easter and oral hygiene together. 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