This Halloween is quite different from any that have come before it. Whether you’re taking your kids on a socially distanced trick-or-treating outing or simply enjoying some candy with a spooky movie at home, there’s another fear that you have to worry about: trying to keep your little ones from getting cavities after eating all of those sweets. At times, this can seem downright impossible, but don’t worry. A dentist offers five Halloween candy tips to keep your children’s smiles healthy this fall.

Most of us have habits that we know are bad for us, yet we do them anyway. These things might include smoking, grazing on snacks all day, or letting an entire day go by because you got caught up in your favorite TV show. We’re perfectly aware that we shouldn’t do these things. However, there are things many of us do all the time that can harm your oral health. Here are five examples of everyday acts that hurt your teeth.