Keeping Candy Off the Streets and Out of Braces!

MISSOURI CITY, Texas - Nov. 1, 2013 - PRLog -- (Missouri City, Texas) – (Nov 1, 2013)— To celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month, this October Missouri City orthodontists Dr. Scott and Dr. Jane from Scott & Jane Orthodontics invites patients and their families to trade-in Halloween candy, that can play tricks on orthodontic treatment, for the treat of helping others.  Because Halloween treats can damage orthodontic patients’ braces or other appliances, and contribute to tooth decay, Dr. Scott and Dr. Jane wants to help patients avoid injury to their braces, aligners and teeth by buying back Halloween candy.

Scott & Jane Orthodontics is paying each participant $1 for every pound of Halloween treats surrendered, up to five pounds of candy per person, in their office. A matching amount will be donated to the school of the child’s choice. Collected candy will be sent to our troops overseas. This festive Halloween Candy Buy-Back event is open to anyone under 15 years old and Scott & Jane Orthodontics will accept new, wrapped Halloween candy at the weigh-in, from 9am to 11am on November 2nd at their office at 5418 Highway 6, Suite 215 in Missouri City.

“Kids love our annual Halloween candy buy-back program,” said Dr. Scott.  “Parents appreciate their kids giving up their Halloween candy to help others, and it gives us the chance to educate our patients and help them prevent damage to their braces or aligners, which could affect their orthodontic treatment,” said Dr. Scott. “Plus it is a fantastic way to bring our community together for a great cause, helping their schools.”

Dr. Jane notes that the days immediately following Halloween are usually an orthodontist’s busiest time of year for emergency calls. She is hopeful that their candy buy-back program will cut down on orthodontic emergencies, yet allow patients, especially those wearing braces or aligners, to have some Halloween fun.  It’s important to add that not all candy is forbidden during orthodontic treatment. According to Dr. Jane, plain chocolate or soft, chocolate-covered peanut butter cups are permissible as long as patients remember to brush and floss thoroughly after indulging in sweet treats.  Dr. Jane recommends that patients who are in orthodontic treatment avoid these foods or candies:

• Caramel

• Taffy

• Bubblegum

• Peanuts

• Taco chips

• Unpopped kernels of popcorn

About Dr. Scott and Dr. Jane

Both Dr. Scott and Dr. Jane received their Master of Science degrees in Orthodontics from the University of Michigan.  Dr. Jane holds a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from UCLA and her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University Of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.  Dr. Scott graduated magna cum laude from the Kaohsiung Medical University School of Dentistry in Taiwan before receiving a scholarship to the University of Michigan.  Orthodontists are uniquely qualified dental specialists who diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities to correctly align teeth and jaws.

Dr. Scott and Dr. Jane see patients Tuesday to Saturday at their office at 5418 Highway 6, Suite 215, Missouri City, TX 77459 (next to LA Fitness).  Scott & Jane Orthodontics’ website is www.scottandjane.com.  The office phone number is 832-539-6388. No referral is necessary.

Dr. Scott and Dr. Jane are members of the American Association of Orthodontists (http://www.mylifemysmile.org/), the world’s oldest and largest dental specialty organization.  It represents more than 17,000 orthodontist members throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.  The Association encourages and sponsors key research to enable its members to provide the highest quality of care to patients, and is committed to educating the public about the need for, and benefits of, orthodontic treatment.  For more information go to mylifemysmile.org (http://www.mylifemysmile.org/).