10/06/2026
🎃 Halloween Candy Tips from Beach House Pediatric Dentistry 🦷
Halloween is all about having fun — and yes, enjoying some candy! 🍬 Here are a few tips to help keep those smiles healthy:
🍫 Choose chocolate first
Chocolate melts and washes away more easily than candies that stick around on teeth.
🚫 Avoid gummy, sour, sticky & gooey candies
These tend to cling to teeth longer and can give cavity-causing bacteria more time to do their thing. Try a xylitol candy after to stimulate your saliva; natural teeth washer!
📅 Enjoy it, then move on
Try to enjoy Halloween candy over a shorter period of time rather than snacking on it throughout the day for weeks.
🎨 Consider other uses
Consider local donation options or use leftover candy for fun art projects. Get creative!
🪥 Brush & floss carefully!
Don’t forget to brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss between those teeth — especially after all those Halloween treats.
Enjoy Halloween, enjoy the candy — and keep those smiles healthy! 💙🎃
Special thanks to Cary Pediatric Dentistry
— Beach House Pediatric Dentistry