Dentists Recommend Stickers Over Sweets for Halloween

The Royal College of Surgeons of England advises alternatives to sugary treats to combat tooth decay in children.

Tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions among children aged five to nine in England.
The Royal College of Surgeons suggests giving stickers or toys instead of sweets to reduce sugar intake during Halloween.
Parents are advised to avoid lollipops and sticky sweets, which prolong sugar exposure to teeth.
Children should not consume all their Halloween sweets at once and should brush with fluoride toothpaste before bed.
Children from deprived backgrounds in the UK are more likely to suffer from dental issues, highlighting health disparities.