Cavities aren't the only Halloween candy hazard — many sweets can cause a fright to teeth and dental work even in adults, a dentist warns.Hard sweets can crack a tooth, while sticky treats can pull out dental work, potentially turning a trick-or-treat haul into an expensive dental visit, according to Dr.Marc Lazare, a New York City dentist who has practiced for nearly 30 years and focuses on biomimetic dentistry.But Lazare isn't trying to spook people. YOUR FAVORITE GROCERY AND SNACK ITEMS MAY HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM STORE SHELVES IN 2026"I'm never going to be the dentist who says, 'Don't enjoy Halloween.
Don't have candy,'" he told Fox News Digital."I love Halloween."It's all about moderation, he said.Many sweets can lead to costly dental work, even for adults, a New York City dentist told Fox News Digital.
(iStock)As a dentist, he said he evaluates candy by how it could damage teeth: "Can it harm the enamel? Can it contribute to decay and cavities? Can it pull out a filling or a crown? Can it crack a tooth?" People with fillings, posts, crowns, existing cracks or teeth weakened by grinding are particularly vulnerable, he noted.Hard sweets can force people to crunch down, which may crack or split a tooth, especially one that has already been restored, Lazare said.GEN Z EATS NEARLY TWICE AS MANY SNACKS AS BOOMERS, WITH EXPERTS WARNING THEY'RE REPLACING REAL MEALS"Anything where you have to force a crunch is not good," he said.Super-sticky candies and caramels can cling to teeth and pull out fillings or crowns.Chewy sweets can get stuck between teeth, prolonging sugar exposure and what Lazare called an "acid attack."Hard sweets "where you have to force a crunch" can damage crowns and fillings, while sticky candies can cling to teeth, the dentist said.
(Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Sour candy can also expose enamel to acid, he warned.He recommended avoiding snacking throughout the day to help limit acid exposure.BEST FOODS FOR REDUCING DANGEROUS BELLY FAT AND PROTE...