Children know the best part of Halloween is the candy. As your kids get ready to enjoy their favorite sweets this October, your local pediatric dentist recommends a few tasty choices that are best for growing gums and teeth. Pedodontic Associates in Honolulu, HI, knows that Halloween isn’t the same without sour candies and chocolate. However, some options are better for your favorite trick-or-treaters.  

Pediatric Dentist-Friendly Halloween Candies

Chocolate Bars 

Every candy you choose should be easy to remove from teeth. Your children’s dentist recommends chocolate bars because they are soft and can be broken off into smaller pieces. During Halloween, a variety of bars are available in convenient snack sizes. Try a bag of assorted flavors to please your family and neighbors. 

Kit Kats®

Chocolate wafer bars like Kit Kats are soft enough to protect teeth or gums. At the same time, their rigidity allows kids to bite without getting sticky material stuck in their molars. Kit Kats come in multi-piece bags created for trick-or-treating. Buy them for your living room candy bowl or hand them out to friends. 

Nerds® 

Does your son or daughter have a preference for fruity candy? Nerds come in snack size packages and are loved by children for their grape, cherry, strawberry, and watermelon flavors. Unlike gummies, these won’t get stuck between teeth. The only challenge you will have is getting your children to limit them! 

Reese’s® 

Peanut butter cups are beloved by children of all ages. If your kids enjoy them, purchase them for Halloween guilt-free. Despite its creamy ingredients, Reese’s are easy to clear from the teeth. If you prefer, buy Reese’s pieces bite-sized cups, which are also great choices for little ghouls and goblins. 

While these candies are safer than other sticky options, it is important that your child brush and flosses thoroughly after eating them. Regular office visits for dental care are also helpful in keeping kids’ teeth healthy. To make an appointment with a caring and experienced pediatric dentist, call Pedodontic Associates in Honolulu at (808) 735-1733, Aiea at (808) 487-7933, or Kahului at (808) 877-0066. To meet their doctors, visit their website. You can also browse oral health tips for kids by following them on Twitter.