Halloween is quickly approaching, and your child is likely craving all the sweet treats they’ll receive while trick-or-treating. While the events of this spooky holiday are fun and exciting for both children and adults, the frightening reality is the overabundance of sugar can lead to tooth decay and cavities after Halloween. If you want to keep your little one from developing a painful toothache, learn which candies are best for them to eat and which ones they should stay away from.

When your child comes to you with a loose tooth, they may or may not be excited. For some kids, this reality can be scary, causing them to fear it might be painful when it falls out. For others, they’re eager to try the latest trick to quickly remove it so the Tooth Fairy will come and leave a special surprise under their pillow. Regardless of which category your child falls into, you want to make sure their tooth comes out in the safest and most comfortable way possible. Here are four safe and effective ways to remove their loose tooth without damaging their smile.