Candy is everywhere, but before people satisfy their sweet tooth, dentists are warning about the spooky side of sugar.

According to the Sikka Software, emergency dental visits on Halloween were 80 percent higher than on an average day.

The main culprits, Halloween candy, feed bacteria that lead to cavities and tooth chipping.

High warnings are on candies like caramels, taffy and gummies because they stick to teeth and linger long after the last bite.

Senior Dental Hygiene Clinic Supervisor, Diedra Brewer-Hohensee, says it’s best to eat candy in moderation and brush teeth within thirty minutes of eating candy.

“So try to eat, you know, two to three pieces of candy a day and not prolong it throughout the day. Eating sweet treats is better after meals because the saliva production is already going and it helps wash away the sugar and neutralize acids,” Brewer-Hohensee said.

If people indulge in candy dentists recommend dark chocolate as a safer option that melts easily and doesn’t cling to enamel.