Now that kids have scored their Halloween treats, Dr. Priya Mistry, a dentist in Vancouver, Washington, shared what she feels are the best and worst types of candy for dental health.

If you want to protect your teeth, there are a few types of candy experts say to look out for. "Any candies that are sticky, hard, or sour are the worst for teeth," said Dr. Irina Kessler, ...

And you produce more saliva when you eat, which helps to rinse the sugar from the candy off your teeth. It also neutralizes acids made by the bacteria that can wear away at your tooth enamel.

Halloween candy is a great and sweet treat, but sometimes, it can do damage to your teeth. Here's how you can avoid tooth damage as you chomp on some sweet treats.

While no candy is beneficial for the teeth, some types are worse than others, according to Dr. Kevin Sands, a board-certified cosmetic dentist based in Beverly Hills, California.

All candies contain sugar. But some types of candy are less harmful to your teeth's enamel than others. A North Texas dentist points out the best and worst.

Valentine candy season is upon us. A time full of delicious treats and decadent chocolate, it's also a season of toothaches. The protective enamel layer of your teeth can be eroded or cracked by ...

Your teeth start to decalcify, or break down, at a pH of four. Some of the worst candy for your teeth is Wonka Fun Dip, Pixy Stix powder, and Now and Laters. The pH of those are all below two!" ...