Metro Dentalcare Turns ''Scary'' Halloween Candy into Cash

2008-10-21 23:47:01 -

- Risdall McKinney Public Relations Joel Swanson, APR, 651-286-6774 jswanson@risdall.com or Metro Dentalcare Kamila Triplett, 612-861-9137 ktriplett@metro-dentalcare.com Halloween candy isn't so scary when it comes to keeping teeth healthy, if kids enjoy their sugary indulgences in moderation and brush afterwards.

"As dentists, we enjoy a sugary treat once in a while too, but cavities don't have to follow," said Dr. Melissa Naidyhorski, from Metro Dentalcare Chanhassen. "So we're sponsoring a day-after Halloween party and candy buy-back program. It's our opportunity to encourage children and their families to exercise smile-friendly habits all year long -- especially as we kick off the holiday season."

Who: Kids and their families from all over the Twin Cities are invited

What: Turn left over candy into cash. Participating Metro Dentalcare practices are offering to pay $1 per pound of candy to children 12 and under (up to five pounds each child). Kids and their families will be treated to healthy snacks, a free toothbrush, and other games and prizes. Don't forget to wear your Halloween costume. There will be special prizes for the best costumes too.

When: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 1

Where: The three participating practices are: -0- Burnsville: Metro Dentalcare Children's Dentistry 14336 Burnhaven Drive 952-435-5715 Chanhassen: Metro Dentalcare Chanhassen 7806 Market Blvd. 952-949-1083 Maple Grove: Metro Dentalcare Maple Grove 15785 95th Ave. N. 763-420-5484

Why: Have fun, make a few dollars and learn healthy dental habits.

Philanthropic reason: The candy collected will be donated to Ronald McDonald House charities, for kids who couldn't go trick-or-treating.

How: Call the individual practices or visit www.metro-dentalcare.com for directions.

About Metro Dentalcare

Metro Dentalcare, www.metro-dentalcare.com, offers dental care convenience with early morning, evening and weekend appointments, online scheduling, family block appointments and more than 36 practices close to home and work. Metro Dentalcare features a complete range of patient-focused routine dentistry and a network of specialties including cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics (gum disease), endodontics (root canals), orthodontics (braces and teeth alignment) and pediatric dentistry. Founded in 1968, Metro Dentalcare is one of the fastest growing dental practices in the Twin Cities.

Kids can sell back extra candy at Halloween parties to encourage
good oral health