Hard Christmas candy is a seasonal delight but chewing it can wreak havoc on your teeth. From cracked enamel to broken fillings, some of these sweet treats can easily result in painful dental ...

By Dr. Ingrid Santamaria, D.D.S. University of Kentucky The holiday season brings with it trays of cookies, bowls of candy ...

Kids look forward to trick-or-treating every year, and let’s face it, parents don’t mind the chance to sneak a peanut butter cup or another piece of candy from what’s hauled in that night. However, if ...

Dr. Priya Mistry shares her top five "red flag" candies that could dampen Halloween spirits -- extremely hard candies, sticky caramels or toffees, sour candies, gummies and jawbreakers. Courtesy of Dr ...

Almost all Halloween candies bring horror to your teeth, dentists are declaring. As more than 73 million trick-or-treaters prepare their costumes ahead of the spooktacular holiday, experts are warning ...

While plenty of holidays are known for candy, Halloween is arguably the most synonymous with all things sweet and sour. There's no doubt that candy, whether chocolate or chewy gummies, tastes good, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As Halloween comes and goes, dental experts were cautioning candy lovers about potential long-term risks to their teeth. Dr. Greg Pohl, a family dentist, highlighted several types ...

Each year in the U.S., approximately 35 million children go trick-or-treating on Halloween — and studies show that each child can consume up to three cups of sugar while eating the candy they collect.

If you ask your dentist, the scariest thing about Halloween is the damage all that candy can do to your teeth. Experts say trick-or-treat sweets aren't quite so sweet when it comes to oral health. The ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Sticky candies like gummy worms, gummy bears and peach rings are all items that dentists steer clear of. Why? They can get ...