After collecting over 600 pounds of candy last year for the troops overseas, Maple Shade Dental Group is gearing up for another successful Halloween Candy Buy Back. This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Maple Shade Dental Group in Dunlap and receive $1 per pound, plus lots of fun prizes from local businesses. Maple Shade Dental is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars along with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss in exchange for cavity-provoking candy. “Ditch the candy, that’s what we’re saying. Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, but doing away with excess sweets altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost,” says Dr. Willey from Maple Shade Dental Group. “Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well. Plus area businesses have pitched in to support the troops in giving the kids movie passes, free games, kids meals, and much more!
Global sugar consumption for kids increases by about 2% annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year, which means parents need to be sure their kids teeth are being cared for more than ever. Candy, as well as hurting children’s teeth, can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces. Candy will be collected at Maple Shade Dental Group on Monday, November 1ST from 4-6pm. The candy must be unopened. Please no bites. It will then be shipped to troops overseas.
The Buy Back will be held at both Maple Shade Dental Group in North Peoria and East Peoria Illinois.
Visit www.mapleshadecenter.com for more info.