Smile friendly Easter candy

Easter Bunny listen up!

Candies to avoid completely:

• Hard candies like suckers, jaw breakers and Jolly Ranchers because they are in the mouth longer, exposing teeth to sugar over a longer period of time, which leads to decay.
• Chewy candies such as jelly beans, fruit chews and gummy bears. They can weaken or pull out sealants and fillings. 

Dentist approved treats:

• Sugar-free gum
• Chocolate bunnies (plain chocolate won’t stick to teeth like other candies)
• Sugar-free candy
• Toothbrushes (cartoon characters and bright colors or an electric toothbrush)
• Stickers or temporary tattoos
• Coloring books/crayons
• Comic books/magazines
• Lip balm

Tips to eliminate cavities:

• Eat just a couple pieces a day
• Brush and floss after eating candy