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Local Dentist Takes a Stand Against Sweets this Halloween

NEWS RELEASE

BELLEVUE, NE – What’s a ghost’s favorite candy? BOO-ble gum!  

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 Aesthetic & Family Dentistry in Bellevue and receive $1 per pound.  Dr. Larry Cameron is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and 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. Larry Cameron from Aesthetic & Family Dentistry. 

“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 Aesthetic & Family Dentistry the day after Halloween (November 1^st) only from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  The candy must be unopened.  Please no bites.  It will then be shipped to troops overseas [through Nebraska Troop Support].

Dr. Larry Cameron emphasizes general family dental care as well as cosmetic procedures.  Dr. Cameron is available to provide more information at 402-293-1234, or visit Aesthetic & Family Dentistry on-line at www.aafdentistry.com.