With Halloween just days away, dentists are reminding parents to keep the toothbrushes nearby.

Crystal Roberts says having healthy teeth are important to her and her 4-year-old son Hunter.

“He really likes to brush his teeth, so we keep up with it pretty well," Roberts said. "He’ll actually even floss his teeth sometimes.”

And with Halloween right around the corner, there’s a lot to be mindful of.

“We’re going trick or treating, and I usually check his candy to make sure nothing’s been tampered with, but I’ll definitely check it out for age-appropriate things,” Roberts said.

Her dentist had some advice: Dr. Lisa Kulig with Eastman Dental in Rochester says it’s best to avoid sticky candies.

“Dots for example, is sticky candy that sticks to your teeth, and those are harder to get off with a toothbrush,” Kulig said.

She says hard candies can also be a danger though.

“Hard candies like a sucker, kids tend to suck on them for a long period of time, so therefore the sugar is staying in your mouth for a long time. And they can also be a risk for chipping your teeth as well,” Kulig said.

But my kid is just going to lose their baby teeth anyway, right?

“It’s really important to take care of your baby teeth because if you get a cavity or an infection on the baby tooth, it could affect the permanent tooth," Kulig said.

So what candy does she recommend? Her favorite of course.

“Reese’s or M&Ms, chocolates are good because they don’t stick to your teeth, they melt in your mouth and they’re easy to wash away,” Dr. Kulig said.

Finally, she recommends having the child brush their teeth once in the morning and once at night, and limiting the amount of candy throughout the day.

“Worry about the frequency. I would recommend parents to give their children candy with meals or shortly after meal time, instead of having them snack on it throughout the day,” Kulig said.

With all that in mind, Roberts says she’s ready for Halloween.

“Brush his teeth right after, definitely floss as well,” Roberts said.