In an effort to promote a safe and healthy Halloween for kids, Tidewater Orthodontics this week is buying back the candy that young trick-or-treaters collected this year. But here's the twist: we work with a nonprofit organization called Smiles Change Lives through the 2010 Candy Exchange, and will donate $1 to Smiles Change Lives for each pound of candy collected. Smiles Change Lives, which has treated more than 1,200 children since 1997, helps kids from low-income families receive braces.
Our goal is 1,000 pounds of candy. This entire week, we will be accepting donations of candy in exchange for goodie bags containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, coupons and other items. Thanks to Sandra J. Pennecke at the Virginian-Pilot for helping spread the word!
“Our ultimate goal is to get kids braces who otherwise wouldn’t get them,” said Dr. Dailey. “We also want to call attention to tooth decay and try to prevent kids with braces from damaging them during Halloween time.”
A raffle will be held for door prizes, and a special prize will be given out to the person who brings in the most candy.
We hope to see you this week!
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