Charlotte Eckhardt

Dental experts urge non-sweet Halloween treats to prevent decay

Leading dental surgeons recommend giving children stickers or playdough instead of sweets during Halloween. The Royal College of Surgeons of England advises against lollipops and sticky sweets to prevent tooth decay. The dean of the college’s dental surgery faculty suggests that the public offer stickers or playdough to trick-or-treaters as an alternative to sugary treats. Dr Charlotte Eckhardt notes that…