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Dr. Andrea Joy Smith has shared dental health recommendations for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, with guidance focused on sweets, daily oral hygiene and preventive care.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2026, (VSNewsNetwork.com) — Dentist and Dental Educator Dr. Andrea Joy Smith has shared practical dental health tips aimed at helping individuals and families protect their teeth throughout Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.
Her recommendations address common seasonal changes in eating and oral care habits, including increased consumption of candy and desserts, sugary beverages, holiday travel and disruptions to regular brushing and flossing routines.
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“Enjoying your favorite holiday treats doesn't mean you have to compromise your dental health. A few mindful choices and a consistent oral hygiene routine can help protect your teeth and gums throughout the holiday season,” said Smith.
For Halloween, Smith recommends choosing treats such as chocolate, which generally clears from the mouth more easily than sticky candies including caramels and gummies. She also advises limiting frequent snacking, drinking water after eating sweets, brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and flossing once a day.
During Thanksgiving, Smith recommends moderating desserts and other sugary foods, drinking water between meals and balancing holiday favorites with vegetables, lean proteins and other nutrient-rich foods. Maintaining regular brushing and flossing remains important throughout the holiday weekend.
For Christmas celebrations and holiday travel, Smith advises eating sweets with meals rather than repeatedly throughout the day and avoiding chewing hard candy, which can crack teeth or damage fillings and crowns. She also recommends choosing water over sugary beverages and packing a toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste and floss when traveling.
As New Year’s approaches, Smith recommends incorporating preventive dental care into plans for the year ahead. That includes scheduling regular dental checkups, replacing toothbrushes with worn or frayed bristles, committing to daily flossing and seeking professional evaluation for persistent tooth sensitivity, bleeding gums or dental discomfort.
Smith says consistent oral hygiene, mindful dietary choices and preventive dental care can help protect oral health throughout the holiday season and beyond.
Dr. Andrea Joy Smith, DDS, DICOI, DIAMDI, is a Dentist, Educator and dental implantology professional with more than 30 years of experience in dentistry. She also teaches and mentors dental professionals in clinical techniques and patient care.
For more information, visit www.DrAndreaJoySmith.com.
Source: Dr. Andrea Joy Smith, DDS
