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A dentist appointment in late October's peak candy season might seem like the nightmare before Halloween .

But not so much when the orthodontist is dressed as Jack Skellington and his office is the universe of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

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This is Halloween -- this is Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! – at Mateer Orthodontics in New York.

“Generally -- dentists and orthodontists -- kids primarily don’t want to go to those appointments,” Mateer said. “So, we’re going above and beyond to make this an enjoyable, welcoming experience.”

The staff continued its holiday tradition by transforming each room of their dental office in Commack, Long Island, into a

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