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The top 10 dental-themed Halloween costumes
From spooky to funny, there are plenty of costumes to choose from this fall season.
Halloween is the perfect opportunity to dress up and let your imagination run wild. What better way to show off your passion for your profession than with a dental-themed costume?
Have you always wanted to dress up as a giant tooth? Do you want to relive your childhood by dressing up as the tooth fairy? Or what about something more sinister like a killer dentist on the loose?
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Whether you prefer your costume to be humorous or scary, you’re sure to appreciate this year’s top options.
Click through the slides to check out the best dental-themed costumes.
1. The tooth fairy
The tooth fairy is one of the most popular childhood legends. What does she do with all of those baby teeth she collects from underneath children's pillows? Nobody knows! Regardless, you can bring some fairy magic to your office or Halloween party with this classic costume.
Available at HalloweenCostumes.com.
2. A toothbrush
Hygienists are constantly reminding their patients to brush their teeth at least twice a day. You can really hammer home the point by showing up in this costume!
Available at Amazon.com.
3. Darla Sherman
"Fishy? Fishy! Wake up! WAKE UP!! Why are you sleeping?!" Who can forget this sweet yet terrifying character from “Finding Nemo”? Dress up as Darla and cross your fingers that her twin never shows up in your dental chair!
Available at Etsy.com.
4. Dental hygienist T-shirt
Hygienists are used to dealing with scary things - blood and saliva, bad breath and irritable patients, just to name a few. If you're immune to being scared, or you just prefer a low-key costume when it comes to Halloween, opt for a humorous T-shirt like this one instead.
Available at Amazon.com.
5. A tube of toothpaste
Are you a die-hard fan of a certain brand of toothpaste? Do you love to craft? If that sounds like you, then get your creative juices flowing and try your hand at making a DIY costume resembling your favorite tube of toothpaste.
Photo courtesy of Pinterest.
6. Dental floss
Oh, floss. Loved by hygienists, yet hated by so many patients. Maybe dressing up as dental floss will finally motivate your patients to clean in between their teeth? Here's to wishful thinking!
Photo courtesy of Pinterest.
7. Bloody dental patient
Every hygienist has most likely heard these six words from a patient, and each one knows when that patient is lying! Spook your friends, or your trick-or-treaters, with this bloody good costume.
Photo courtesy of Pinterest.
8. A giant tooth
Most hygienists enjoy working on teeth, but if you want to take your passion up a notch, consider dressing up as a sparkling giant tooth this Halloween. Just be sure to stay away from any tooth fairies!
Available at Amazon.com.
9. Killer dentist
Many patients have a fear of the dentist. Dressing up as a crazed killer dentist probably won't help any of them overcome that fear, but hey, it'll make for a great Halloween costume!
Available at HalloweenExpress.com.
10. Orbit gum
Dirty mouth? Clean it up with Orbit White - and this costume. If you’re in need of a couples’ costume, this is a cute and simple DIY option.
Photo courtesy of Pinterest.
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