With Halloween comes the treats!
Not for me though, as I was raised to believe that Halloween was the devil’s holiday so I wasn’t allowed to participate. It may still be far more prevalent as an American custom, but trick or treating seems like it’s here to stay on our side of the pond. And it wasn’t just satanic panic holding me back, it was braces. Here’s how to navigate the goody bag when you’ve got a bunch of metal in the way.
Please note we use the phrase ‘suitable’ with a bit of leeway. I am not a dentist, I am merely someone who has had braces before and has access to a wider range of treats than you might find in your corner shop. A lot of these are also precautionary measures and aren’t a free pass to forgo brushing your teeth. With that in mind though, here’s what might be easier on the teethies!
What we’re looking for:
- Soft without being gooey
- Nothing that strains the dental equipment
- Things that won’t leave debris
A few chocolate bars
Mars bars are a big no because the caramel ooze leaves a lot to be desired! Things like a flake or a wispa may crumble into tiny pieces but they won’t gum up the precious metals and can be easily washed away with a glass of water. Likewise mild things like milky ways or milky bars won’t offer up much resistance to the great wall of dental equipment.
Rice paper sweets
Two of the most famous rice paper sweets are flying saucers and funny money. You can also have fun with the funny money pretending you’re rich! Many people both in our shop and online have commented that this one is not so much about the taste compared to the texture. I have always held the belief that texture is half the reason we enjoy confectionery. These are a few sweets that melt in your mouth without being a menace to the molar.
Hard boiled sweets…on one condition!
I’ll say it- if you are able to eat a hard boiled sweet just by sucking it until it gets smaller and smaller, I’m in awe of you, because I can’t without biting down at least once or twice. They might be a big risk if you do use your gnashers when you aren’t supposed to, but when enjoyed gradually they can be really nice. You also get the added benefit of having a ton of flavours to choose from without any of the usual complaints from your teeth.
Are there any you’ve found helpful to the dental equipment of the world? Let us know if we missed any, and have a happy (and safe) halloween!
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