{"id":39,"date":"2012-10-25T18:58:38","date_gmt":"2012-10-25T18:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bghdental.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2012-10-25T18:58:38","modified_gmt":"2012-10-25T18:58:38","slug":"greenfield-dentists-wish-you-a-happy-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bghdental.com\/blog\/greenfield-dentists-wish-you-a-happy-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Greenfield Dentists Wish You a Happy Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In a time in American history when most people are on a pretty strict budget, the average household will still spend around $44 on Halloween candy. Is your house already overflowing with lollipops, bubblegum, gummies of all shapes and sizes, and, of course, chocolate?\u00a0 As delicious as candy can be, excessive sugar consumption<\/strong> can be a contributor to cavities<\/strong>. The bacteria that cause tooth decay enjoy sugar as much as a trick-or-treating first grader. The problem is bacteria can metabolize sugar into lactic acid, wearing down your tooth enamel<\/strong>. Still, we don\u2019t want to spoil the fun, so your Greenfield dentists<\/a><\/strong>, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda, want to share some fun facts about candy, as long as you promise to keep up with brushing and flossing during this tempting time of year.<\/p>\n

Chocolate Can Actually Be Good for Your Teeth<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard reports that chocolate<\/strong> can be good for your heart, in moderation, but good for your teeth<\/a>? Theobromine is a compound in the cocoa bean, which has been shown to actually\u00a0harden tooth enamel. <\/strong>\u00a0According to the American Dental Hygienist\u2019s Association (ADA) chocolate can inhibit\u00a0Streptococcus mutans<\/em>, the bacteria that cause cavities<\/strong>. Of course, if you want to enjoy chocolate for dental<\/a> and overall health benefits, the darker, plain forms of chocolate are your best choices.<\/p>\n

Other Interesting Candy Facts<\/h2>\n