While chocolate might not be the obvious choice for boosting your oral health, not all sweet treats are bad. Doctor Khaled Kasem, Chief Orthodontist from Impress, shared the “best” types and flavours of Easter eggs for your teeth.
When it comes to treating yourself, you might want to reach for the most sugary, milky treat out there but going dark instead could help your teeth.
Doctor Kasem said: “Dark chocolate is known to have many benefits, and preventing tooth decay is one of them.
“A firm favourite for snacking, dark chocolate actually helps to fight tooth decay because its grain contains strong antibacterial agents.
“Dark chocolate can also help to fight bacteria and prevent bad breath – all while tasting delicious too.”
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Offering two major benefits, the doctor singled out this chocolate type as the “best”.
But what about when it comes to flavour? If you’re a fan of a mint, you’re in luck, as this flavour packs different nutrients.
The expert said: “Mint flavoured chocolate is good for your health because it’s full of nutrients.
“And [it] is considered one of the best antioxidants, full of vitamin A and C.”
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If your go-to choice is milk or white chocolate, the orthodontist shared some bad news.
Doctor Kasem said: “Milk and white chocolate are not so great for your teeth; they contain more sugar and unpressed chocolate than dark chocolate which can lead to tooth decay.
“In fact, white chocolate is the least nutritious chocolate of them all. It is very high in calcium and sugar causing the most tooth decay overall.”
And fruit flavours aren’t desirable either as they are packed with sugar.
“Whatever your Easter egg choice is it’s fine to indulge every once in a while. But remember which types of chocolate may leave you in a bit of a sore spot,” the doctor added.