Halloween is on Friday, and the whole purpose of Halloween is to eat candy right? And, what’s a few pieces of candy? Well at Chapman Orthodontics in Zionsville, IN, we examine some of the toxic ingredients in Halloween candy.

Sugar is in all of our favorite candies, and since sugar raises blood sugar, it can pull minerals from our teeth and bones, and destroy our teeth. Sugar-free candy anyone?

Roasted peanuts are probably the only natural ingredient in many candy bars, however, Dr. Chapman stresses that those with braces avoid Halloween candy that have nuts in them for they can damage the braces and lengthen the treatment process.

Corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenation palm kernel and coconut oil are not recognized by the body. As a result, they do not get digested properly, many times contributing to tooth cavities. Dr. Chapman encourages you to read the labels to check for these items, you’d be surprised how many things contain these ingredients.

If you have any questions or concerns contact Dr. Chapman at 317.873.5566. Have a happy and healthy Halloween!