Seasonal treats seem to pop up everywhere, as candy, cookies, and extra sweets are a favorite way to spread holiday cheer. When there’s a bowl or tray full on every desk around every corner, both adults and kids have a lot more opportunities to bombard their teeth with sugar. The high sugar content of candy is, of course, the main culprit in the fight against cavities, but the length of time teeth are exposed to sugar is actually more important. For example, ‘grazing’ on little candies throughout the day without brushing is more harmful to your teeth than enjoying some candy and then rinsing out your mouth.
