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We are Buying Back Your Kid's Halloween Candy and Sending it to Troops OverSeas!

Dear Moms and Dads,
Halloween is coming, and normally it’s hard for your dentist to get excited about that day because of all the candy your kids will eat. However, this year will be different. Don’t you just wish that on the day after Halloween that your kids’ sacks full of candy would just disappear? Well we can help, 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 (who could sure use a treat or two!) serving our country in the Middle East. In return, we’ll give your kids $1 per pound of donated candy and a Firefly flashing toothbrush.
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 very watchful now more than ever before. 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.
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!
Bring your kids and your candy in on November 1 between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m., and spread the word!
Candy will be collected at Advanced Dental Concepts the day after Halloween only from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. The candy must be unopened. Please no bites. It will then be shipped to troops overseas.
Dr. Sander White emphasizes general family dental care as well as cosmetic procedures. Dr. White is available to provide more information at 610 353-6161, or visit Advanced Dental Concepts on-line at www.drwhitesmile.com

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