Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7hQTrkc8V/As you likely know from your child’s Halloween bucket, sour candies are all the rage.  In fact, sales of sour treats have surged by 70% over the past decade driven by viral “sour candy challenges” on TikTok and YouTube. Dentists at the renowned Tufts University School of Dental Medicine warn that sour candy can seriously damage your child’s and your teeth due to its high acid content. The citric, malic, tartaric, and fumaric acids found in these candies trigger enamel erosion. This is true for ALL sour candy varieties currently on the market.You and your kids don’t have to swear off eating sour candy, but, if you crave it, you should take precautions. After eating sour candy, rinse the mouth with water, remove any sticky residue with floss or a water flosser, and wait 30 minutes or more before brushing with fluoride toothpaste in order to help rebuild enamel. Drinking milk can also help neutralize acid in the mouth.Your children and you will need teeth for a l