Post-Halloween Initiative: Treats for Troops

It’s estimated that a record $2.3 billion was spent on Halloween candy this year according to the National Confectioner's Association. That’s a lot of candy. 

While the amount of candy kids collect on Halloween is a dream come true to them, in many ways, it’s a parent’s, and dentists’, worst nightmare. 

Well, fear no more. Why not sell the candy to dentists?

Dentists all over the country are participating in a candy buy-back program, and look at it as a “win-win-win.” Kids get money for their candy, parents (and dentists) keep unwanted sugar out of their bodies, and troops receive a care package from home.

Dentists pay children $1 per pound of candy, then send the candy to Operation Gratitude or other military support groups to be sent to troops serving overseas. Last year, Operation Gratitude collected 125 tons of candy. According to 7News, the organizers of the program are hoping to ship 150,000 packages this year, up 60,000 from last year.

Find a dentist near you that is participating in the program.

To you, and your dental health.

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Comments

[Randy Deaver]

To dental health! It's a good program, indeed. Candy is okay, and it's best served in moderation. It would be good for the kids and a nice gift for the troops -- as long as they also take care of their teeth, of course!

[Affordable Insurance]

Good read. If your child does eat sweets on Halloween or there after, please remember to spend extra time brushing and flossing their teeth after a sugary snack and before going to bed. Most of all have fun with your kids!

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I support you on this and I'll try to leave few words here and there.

[Curt]

Nice write up. Nothing could make a child as happy as a sack of sweeties and candies, though not always healthy.

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I know that most of Britain have a very high level of respect for their armed forces, but how do americans treat theirs? Are they as respectful as us?