Halloween is coming, and normally it’s a scary day for dentists, thinking about all that candy that kids will eat. However, this year will be different, and this is something we are very excited about! This year we’ll buy the candy back from your kids. We’re not kidding! Sure, they can have a few treats on Halloween night and maybe even keep a couple more for later in the week. But we’ll take the rest of it and pay them for it! The candy will be shipped overseas to our courageous troops through opperation gratitude. In return, we’ll give your kids $1 per pound of donated candy. We'll also have crayons & paper for your kids to write letters to our troops, & we'll raffle off some fun prizes!
Kids should still dress up, go out, have fun, and yes, even eat some candy. But after picking out the best of their stash, they will probably have about 10 pounds left, and nobody needs that much candy! Too much candy can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain, as well as cavities or worse. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces.
Bring your kids and your candy in on November 1 between 12:00pm and 5:00pm, and help us spread the word!
Happy Haunting,
Dr. Paul Leatham DMD
