Local Dentists Take a Stand Against Sweets this Halloween

Oct. 20, 2009 - PRLog -- CASH FOR CANDY
Local Dentists Take a Stand Against Sweets this Halloween
Dover, NH
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 JD Howard Dental in Dover and receive $1 per pound. With the help of Operation Troop Support we will be shipping the candy to troops overseas. Dr’s. Joshua Howard and Julie Barnard are leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and 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 altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost,” says Dr. Joshua Howard from JD Howard Dental. “Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well. Plus, these glowing brushes we're giving out are really cool—they’re like light sabers for your mouth.”
Global sugar consumption for kid’s increases by 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. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces.
Candy will be collected at JD Howard Dental the day after Halloween only (Sunday, November 1st) from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The candy must be unopened. Please no bites!


Dr. Joshua Howard is one of the two dentists at JD Howard Dental in Dover, which emphasizes general family dental care as well as cosmetic procedures. Dr. Howard is available to provide more information at 603-749-0636, or visit JD Howard Dental on-line at www.howarddental.com