Once upon a Halloween night, Oscar the Mouse scurried around the neighborhood, his tiny candy bag trailing behind him. Dressed as a fierce pirate with a little hat and an eyepatch, he scurried from door to door, gathering chocolates, caramels, and candy corn. He’d squeak out his best “Trick or treat!” and grin at the mounds of candy he received. Oscar loved candy. He loved it so much that by the time he got home, he could hardly wait to taste each treat.
One nibble turned into two, then three, and before he knew it, Oscar had devoured almost his entire stash! “Yum, yum, yum!” he squeaked, licking his tiny whiskers. But as he chewed his last piece, a sudden, sharp pain shot through his tiny tooth. “Oh no!” he squeaked, holding his cheek. “I think I ate too much candy!”
The next morning, Oscar still had a terrible toothache. He called up Dr. Gertie, the kind neighborhood dentist, who treated all the little animals in town. Although Oscar was nervous, Dr. Gertie greeted him with a big smile and offered him a tiny bib that said Cavity Crusader. “Let’s get that tooth feeling better,” he said warmly.
To Oscar’s surprise, Dr. Gertie had decorated his office for Halloween. Spooky pumpkins, ghostly stickers, and even a little bat hanging from the light fixture made the place feel fun and festive. He gave him tiny sunglasses to wear and turned on his favorite song. “This is kind of fun,” Oscar thought, feeling a bit more at ease.
As he gently examined his tiny teeth, Dr. Gertie explained how candy can sometimes cause trouble if we don’t brush well. “But don’t worry,” he said, “we’ll get you fixed up in no time!” Dr. Gertie even gave him a tiny mirror so he could watch as he worked.
Before he knew it, the ache was gone, and his tooth was all patched up! Dr. Gertie handed him a new toothbrush and a little box of mouse-sized floss. “For next time,” he winked.
Oscar left the office with a smile, and Dr. Gertie handed him a tiny sugar-free lollipop. “Happy Halloween, Oscar!” he called as he waved goodbye.
And from that day on, Oscar enjoyed his treats a little more carefully, making sure to always brush his teeth afterward. He’d still visit Dr. Gertie, though, just to say hello—and maybe see those fun Halloween decorations again. 🎃
CRYSTAL TORRES 