This time of the year, it’s a rough period for young smiles. While it’s certainly a great time for tasty treats, it also means that bacteria can be highly active, as they have a lot to feast upon. So, if you’re getting them ready in their costume for tonight, make sure that you put the emphasis where it counts: their oral health. Halloween is only the start of the holiday season, and it’s important to keep up with their smile through to the new year.

Here at Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, we understand the value of persistent prevention. Your little one needs to brush twice each day, for a full two minutes each time, in order to fight back against bacterial buildup. That’s especially important right now, as there is candy everywhere. They also need to stick to their schedule of biannual dental checkups, so if they still have not seen the dentist yet in 2025, bring them in for a cleaning and examination. We’re here to help.

Halloween starts the riskiest time of the year for young smiles. Find out how to keep them safe with Allen Family Dental.

Have Your Kids Had A Biannual Dental Checkup In 2025?

In order to grow into a happy and healthy adult smile, it takes some effort and dedication. For your child, that means taking the time to brush and floss thoroughly each day. For brushing, the goal is to spend two minutes twice each day, getting all the spaces, even in the back. Their flossing is there too to remove bacterial buildup from between the teeth.

But even with a consistent approach to at-home hygiene, it’s still important to see the dentist. For most kids, the recommendation is that they come in twice each year for a cleaning and examination with a trusted oral health team. This timeline mirrors yours, so if you need one too, show them how it’s done with a combined visit.

Halloween Is Just The Start Of The Risky Season

We certainly love our sweet treats during the last few months of the year, don’t we? Right now, people are gearing up to hand candy out to children, and that energy doesn’t stop until the new year. And bringing them in for a checkup can be a great way to re-emphasize their oral health needs. So, if it’s been a while since their last appointment, don’t put it off.

Schedule Their Next Checkup At Allen Family Dental

Halloween is a ton of fun. It’s also the start of the most risky time of the year for young smiles. To find out more about our office or to schedule an appointment, please call Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX at (469) 342-6644.