Choose candy that melts and disappears quickly. The longer teeth are exposed to sugar, the longer bacteria have time to produce cavity-causing acid. Have candy in small portions at regular eating times, such as after a meal, as dessert. Saliva produced at regular meal times “rinses” off the sugar from teeth. Choose sugar-free candy and gum with xylitol. Gum and candy with xylitol will actually protect teeth by reducing the acids produced by bacteria and increasing saliva to rinse away excess sugars and acids. Powdery candy,… Read More