Dentists offering cash for Halloween candy to benefit troops
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While many children dreaming of chowing down on candy this Halloween, dentists are hoping to provide kids with some incentives for trading in their sugary treats -- all in a way to help the troops.
More than 1,000 dentists across the country are participating in the Halloween Candy Buy-Back program, which is run by the non-profit Operation Gratitude, U-T San Diego reported. The buy-back program offers children the opportunity to switch their extra Halloween candy for cash or coupons. Operation Gratitude then sends those candies to troops overseas -- along with other items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Not only do kids come out a little bit richer -- but they may also be saving themselves some rotten gums or future cavities.
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Some dentists are also looking to amp up the deal by offering more than just money. One San Marcos dentist, Dr. Niray Shah of Dreamscape Dental, will also enter candy-trading children into a drawing for illustrious prizes such as a new iMac or iPad.
"It's mostly to help with promoting health. I don't really anticipate generating much business out of it," Shah told U-T San Diego.
To find local dentists participating in Halloween Candy Buy-Back, visit www.halloweencandybuyback.com and enter your zip code.
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