12 Days of Christmas: Day #9 Choose dark chocolate over sticky toffee. Banning sweet treats may be unrealistic over the holidays, but you can minimize the risk to your teeth by avoiding hard candies that may crack teeth or sticky candies and toffees that stay in your mouth for extended periods of time.  Dark Chocolate – Unlike milk chocolate that contains large amounts of sugar that can contribute to cavities, dark chocolate contains antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to ward against decay and periodontal disease, while still satisfying your sweet tooth. #darkchocolate #christmas