Benefits Of Valentine Chocolate

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and one of the most popular Valentine’s gifts is a big, heart-shaped box of chocolates. In fact, we spend around $1 billion on Valentine Day chocolates every year!

When it comes to candies and sugary treats, you could do a lot worse than a box of chocolates. It’s important to keep in mind that moderation is key when it comes to sugar, but chocolate is actually much easier on your teeth than hard candies (which can crack or damage teeth) or sticky candies (which can pull out fillings and sit on the teeth for long periods of time).

Benefits Of Chocolate

Not only is chocolate easy on your teeth, but it even has a few health benefits:

• Chocolate has been shown to decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke
• Researchers are still studying this claim, but chocolate may help fight diabetes
• Because chocolate melts away quickly, it spends less time on the teeth, decreasing the odds of tooth decay and dental cavities
• Dark chocolate has been proven to improve heart health
• Chocolate boosts brainpower and can actually make you smarter!

No matter what the benefits of chocolate may be, you need to keep in mind that it still contains sugar. Sugar should be consumed in moderation and you need to be practicing good oral hygiene habits in order to keep tooth decay and dental cavities at bay. Make sure you’re brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, and visit Meadows Family Dentistry every 6 months for a cleaning and exam!

To make an appointment with Dr. Preston Polson, please call our Castle Rock, CO dental office today!