Local Dentist Takes a Stand Against Sweets this Halloween What’s a ghost’s favorite candy? BOO-ble gum! One area dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Sensitive Care Cosmetic & Family Dentistry and receive $1 per pound. Dr. Quintner & his team are leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and spooktacular giveaways 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. Quintner from Sensitive Care Cosmetic & Family Dentistry. “Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well.
Global sugar consumption for kid’s 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 Sensitive Care Cosmetic & Family Dentistry the day after Halloween Tuesday November 1, from 2:00 p.m.-6:00pm. The candy must be unopened; it will be shipped overseas to our courageous troops (who could sure use a treat or two!) serving our country in the Middle East.