Dentistry

The worst Halloween candies for teeth: What to avoid

Oct. 24, 2024

There's a scary increase in dental visits after Halloween. It's easy to see why.

Amelia Williamson DeStefano, Group Editorial Director

Halloween kicks off the “sugar season,” which haunts us all the way from October to New Year’s.

In 2015, a look at practice management software data showed a scary increase in dental visits in the week following Halloween.

While making my Halloween candy haul last until Thanksgiving is a treasured childhood memory, as a dental health editor, I see it a little differently now. (But I’m still not above “taxing” my kids’ treat bags.)

Some Halloween treats are particularly problematic for dental health. Here are some of the worst monsters in your patients’ candy stashes.

About the Author

Amelia Williamson DeStefano | Group Editorial Director

Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA, is group editorial director of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group, where she leads the publication of high-quality content that empowers oral-health professionals to advance patient well-being, succeed in business, and cultivate professional joy and fulfillment. She holds a master's in English Literature from the University of Tulsa and has worked in dental media since 2015.

Updated May 16, 2023