Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CASH FOR CANDY
Local Dentist Takes a Stand against Sweets This Halloween
Taylor, MI
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 the office of Richard A. Ray, DDS in Taylor and receive $1 per pound. Dr. Ray is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and electric glowing toothbrushes 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 would really give your teeth a healthy boost", says Dr. Ray. "Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well. Plus, these glowing toothbrushes we are giving out are really cool."
Global sugar consumption for kids increases 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.
Candy will be collected at Dr. Ray's office at 22387 Ecorse Road the day after Halloween only from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The candy must be unopened. It will then be shipped to "Operation Gratitude" who will use it in gift packages for our troops overseas.
Dr. Ray is available to provide more information at 313.291.6000.