🍬 Trick or Teeth? How to Keep Your Smile Healthy This Halloween

🎃 Halloween Fun Doesn’t Have to Haunt Your Teeth

October is all about costumes, candy, and fun—but for your teeth, it can be a spooky time of year. Sugary treats and sticky sweets can lead to cavities, especially for children.

At Bear Coast Dentistry in Mission Viejo, we want your family to enjoy Halloween without sacrificing oral health. Follow our Halloween dental care tips to keep those smiles healthy long after the last candy wrapper is tossed.

✅ Top 7 Halloween Dental Tips for Kids and Parents

1. Time Candy Right‍

Let kids enjoy candy shortly after meals, when saliva production is higher. This helps rinse away sugar and acids that cause decay.

2. Avoid Sticky, Gummy, or Hard Candies

Treats like taffy, caramel, and jawbreakers stick to teeth and are harder to clean off. Opt for chocolate instead—it’s less likely to cling and rinses more easily.

3. Set Candy Limits

Encourage moderation. Let kids choose a few pieces of candy per day, and store the rest out of sight. You can also “buy back” candy or trade it for a non-sugary reward.

4. Hydrate With Water

Drinking water—especially after eating sweets—helps wash away sugar and supports healthy saliva flow.

5. Brush & Floss Before Bed

No matter how late the trick-or-treating ends, make sure your child brushes and flosses before bedtime. That’s the most important cleaning of the day!

6. Protect Braces and Dental Work

If your child wears braces or has fillings, avoid crunchy or sticky candy that can break wires or damage dental work.

7. Schedule a Post-Halloween Checkup

Halloween is a great reminder to book your child’s fall dental checkup—especially if they haven’t had one since spring or summer.

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Our team at Bear Coast Dentistry is here to keep your family’s smiles healthy year-round. Whether your child needs a cleaning, cavity check, or custom advice on oral care, we’re happy to help.

📍 Bear Coast Dentistry
26032 Marguerite Parkway, Suite B
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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Don’t let candy ruin your child's smile—make Bear Coast Dentistry part of your Halloween tradition.

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