Halloween Candy Buy Back: Family & Cosmetic Dental Care

Your local Johns Creek Area Dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Family & Cosmetic Dental Care and receive $1 per pound. Dr. Mitul R. Patel, DDS has joined the movement to reduce gingivitis and decay by giving away dollars, toothbrushes, and local favors 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 altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost,” says Cash for Candy Founder, Dr. Chris Kammer from Lifetime Family Dentistry of Middleton, WI. “Kids can still have all the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well. The practice chose to participate in the Halloween Candy Buy Back to help parents that want to limit the amount of damage that can be done to their children’s teeth. We want to encourage and teach preventative care – not last resort options to save your smile,” says Dr. Mitul R. Patel, DDS.

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 sure their children’s teeth are being cared for more than ever. Candy, as well as hurting children’s teeth, can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken and damaged braces.

Candy will be collected at Family & Cosmetic Dental Care the week following Halloween from Monday, November 3rd thru Thursday, November 6th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The candy will then be shipped to our troops overseas. Each child is eligible to receive $1 per pound up to five pounds for all unopened, uneaten candy. Plus, we will provide paper and writing utensils for anyone that would like to write a message to our service members.

Dr. Mitul R. Patel, DDS of Family & Cosmetic Dental Care emphasizes patient-centered, comfortable, dental care to patients of all ages.

Dr. Mitul R. Patel, DDS works hard to raise public awareness of the benefits of healthy eating and great dental hygiene. Family & Cosmetic Dental Care offers affordable and convenient dental care without compromising quality. Dr. Mitul R. Patel, DDS is available to provide more information at (770) 888-3384 or visit our website at www.MyJohnsCreekDentist.com.