Boo! October is here and so are all of the Halloween treats. At Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we love seeing our patients enjoy Halloween safely while keeping their braces and smiles in great shape! Here are some fun and tooth-friendly ways to celebrate without any scary surprises for your brackets or wires!
Best Braces-Friendly Treats
Even with orthodontic hardware, you can still enjoy plenty of your Halloween favorites! You just need to be selective. I always say, “Trade sticky for chocolate!” Choose soft treats that melt easily and don’t stick to braces.
(They’re Too Spooky for Braces!)
Some Halloween treats can damage wires, pop off brackets and loosen expanders leading to emergency visits and extended treatment times
If you’re unsure, remember this trick: “If it’s sticky, crunchy, or chewy — it’s likely too scary for braces!”
The Great Smiles Great Candy Buy Back
Looking for a place to give all of your avoided treats? Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics will buy it back from you! Bring it in and you can get $1 per pound (up to 5 lbs) donated. Stop by November 3-5 from 2-5pm. To keep things fun we are going to make it a contest! The class that brings in the MOST candy will get a pizza party for their class.
