🎃 Spooky Season Smiles: Halloween Tips from Family Dentistry of Braintree

Halloween is all about costumes, fun, and—of course—candy. But too many sweet treats can leave your teeth feeling haunted long after the trick-or-treating ends! 👻

At Family Dentistry of Braintree, we believe you can enjoy the holiday and keep your smile cavity-free with just a few simple tricks (and treats).

🪥 1. Choose Your Candy Wisely

Not all sweets are created equal!

• Best options: Chocolate melts quickly and washes off teeth more easily.

• Beware: Sticky candies like caramels, gummies, and taffy cling to teeth, feeding cavity-causing bacteria long after you’ve finished eating.

• Avoid: Hard candies that stay in your mouth for a long time—and can even chip teeth if you bite down too soon.

💧 2. Drink Plenty of Water

Encourage kids to sip water between treats. It helps rinse away sugar and acids that can weaken tooth enamel.

⏰ 3. Enjoy Treats After Meals

Your mouth produces more saliva during mealtime, which helps neutralize acids and wash away food particles. Save the candy for dessert instead of snacking all day.

🦷 4. Brush and Floss—Don’t Ghost Your Routine!

After enjoying Halloween goodies, brush for two minutes and floss carefully to get between teeth. If brushing right away isn’t possible, rinsing with water is a good start.

😁 5. Schedule a Post-Halloween Check-Up

Now’s a great time to get your family’s smiles back on track before the holiday season. Preventive care keeps little cavities from turning into big scares later!

👩‍⚕️ From all of us at Family Dentistry of Braintree, we wish you a fun, safe, and smile-friendly Halloween! Don’t let candy haunt your smile—schedule your next check-up today!