1. Make a “Monster Mouth” Craft

What you need:

• Construction paper

• Child-safe scissors and glue

• Googly eyes

• Pipe cleaners

How to do it:

1. Cut out a large mouth shape from construction paper.

2. Glue on teeth made from white paper or foam.

3. Add googly eyes and fun features to create a friendly monster.

Dental Tip: Use this craft to teach proper brushing. Show how to “brush” the monster’s teeth with a small brush or your finger to reinforce technique.

2. Pumpkin Brushing Puppets

What you need:

• Small pumpkin or paper pumpkin cutouts

• Markers or paint

• Toothbrushes

How to do it:

1. Decorate your pumpkin with a big smiling mouth.

2. Let kids practice brushing the pumpkin’s teeth with a toothbrush.

Dental Tip: Reinforces two-minute brushing habits in a playful, hands-on way.

3. Candy-Free Trick-or-Treat Bags

Encourage kids to create their own Halloween treat bags filled with healthy snacks or dental goodies like:

• Sugar-free gum

• Mini toothbrushes

• Floss picks

• Stickers or Halloween-themed pencils

Dental Tip: This helps kids learn about alternatives to sugary treats and keeps them excited about dental care.

4. Ghostly Tooth Charts

What you need:

• Printable tooth chart or blank paper

• Stickers or stamps

• Markers

How to do it:

1. Create a Halloween-themed tooth chart (ghosts, pumpkins, bats).

2. Reward kids with stickers for each successful brushing session.

Dental Tip: Encourages consistency and makes brushing a fun daily ritual.

5. Halloween “Plaque Monsters” Game

What you need:

• Paper monsters

• Toothbrush or finger brushes

• Timer

How to do it:

1. Draw little monsters representing plaque on paper teeth.

2. Let kids “brush away” the monsters in two minutes.

3. Time them for extra fun!

Dental Tip: Teaches children the importance of thorough brushing and turning oral care into a game.

Why Crafts Help Dental Health

Hands-on, creative activities:

• Build positive associations with teeth and brushing

• Reinforce healthy habits naturally

• Encourage independence and responsibility for oral care

• Make learning fun, which improves memory and compliance

Final Thoughts

Halloween can be spooky, silly, and still dental-friendly! By combining crafts, creativity, and education, parents in Sedona, AZ can help kids develop strong oral habits while celebrating the holiday.

At Molar Opposites Sedona, AZ, we love helping families make oral care fun and ensure kids’ smiles stay healthy year-round. So grab some construction paper, googly eyes, and toothbrushes—let’s get crafty and keep those smiles bright this Halloween!