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For many, October is a month of spooky fun and ghastly delight that culminates in Halloween night, and it can be a little too easy to eat far too much candy and other sweets during this time. Thankfully, an excellent oral hygiene regimen and a few dental care habits can help you keep your teeth safe from the bacterial sugar monsters that want to eat them alive<\/a>. Here\u2019s a quick look at how you can set your smile up to survive the Halloween season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Proper Oral Hygiene: Your First Line of Defense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some legends say that driving an iron nail into the frame of your front doorway can protect your house from witches and evil spirits. Similarly, proper oral hygiene habits are an excellent way to keep harmful oral bacteria at bay by dispelling monstrous accumulations of plaque and food debris. Be sure to practice a daily regimen that includes the following measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n