Cash for Candy - Local Dentists Take a Stand Against Sweets this Halloween

PALM COAST, Fla. - Oct. 14, 2013 - PRLog -- CONTACT: Dr. Ryan Smith
386-446-3883
info@FlaglerDental.com

Palm Coast, FL – Flagler Dental Associates is once again offering one dollar per pound of candy that trick-or-treaters drop off art their two Palm Coast offices to encourage healthy teeth and gums this Halloween.

"If kids ‘ditched their candy for a dollar’," says Dr. Ryan Smith, one of four dentists with Flagler Dental Associates. “They would give their teeth a much-needed healthy boost and potentially avoid future cavities,” he said.
Sugar contributes to weight gain, increases cholesterol, and raises the risk of various heart problems in children. It also accounts for a third of new cases of diabetes in the United States and a quarter of cases worldwide. In some cases, certain types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces.

Sweet treats will be collected at Flagler Dental Associates from November 1-10 at both Flagler Dental Offices. The candy collected – all of which must be unopened – will be shipped to troops overseas.

Flagler Dental Associates has been serving the Flagler County community for over 40 years. They are accepting new patients and offer cleanings, implants, x-rays, teeth restorations, whitening, crowns, dentures, porcelain bridges, veneers, and more. The office consists of Dr. Lacy, Dr. Olson, Dr. Mahoney, and Dr. Smith. They can be reached via their website at http://flaglerdental.com, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FlaglerDentalAssociates or:

Flagler Dental North
30 Office Park Drive
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386 446 3883

Flagler Dental South
97 Flagler Plaza Drive
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386 693 4883