LOCAL DENTIST TAKES A STAND AGAINST SWEETS THIS HALLOWEEN
We have had such a great response, we are extending the time for the whole first week of November. Thanks so much to those who have brought their candy in already and we look forward to excepting MORE!
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 Steve Schwam DDS and receive $1 per pound up to 5 pounds. This event is for children 13 and under. Dr. Steve Schwam is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars, coupons for McDonalds and Halloween toothbrushes in exchange for
Along with this, all the candy will be sent to our troops in the Middle East. PremierWest Bank, Redmond Branch has donated the shipping costs.
“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. Steve Schwam . “Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well.
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 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 Dr Schwam’s office, located in Ray’s Shopping Complex, Redmond the day after Halloween, Nov 1, from 1-4:30 pm. The candy must be unopened. Please no bites. It will then be shipped to troops overseas.
Dr. Steve Schwam is one of many dentists which emphasize general and family dentistry, along with cosmetic Dentistry in Redmond, Kids are welcome to come from anywhere in the tri-county area. Dr. Schwam and his Team are available to provide more information at 541-526-5661 , or visit Dr Steve Schwam on-line at www.drschwam.com
