Here’s some interesting news for readers. Several Houston dentists are buying back Halloween candy to support our troops.
Dentist and Blue Star Mother Susan Lunson, D.D.S., calls her effort Operation Sweet Tooth. Dr. Lunson will buy Halloween candy from local children and then send it through Blue Star Moms and Operation Gratitude to troops serving across the world.
Dr. Lunson says that not only will the candy buy-back benefit children by improving their oral health, it also is an opportunity for the children to participate in a good cause. Children may “sell” their unopened candy for $1 a pound, receive freebies like toothbrushes, and make cards, draw pictures and write letters to military personnel. The event will be held Nov. 1 from 3 – 6 p.m. at Dr. Lunson’s office at 80 Wilson Rd., Suite C.
I checked the national web site, Operation Halloween Candy Buy Back, and found several other dentists in the Houston area, including:
- Dr. Brian Martinez in central Houston
- Smiles for Kids in west Houston
- Pearland Pediatric Dentistry
- Dassani Dentistry in Clear Lake
- My Kids Dentist in Sugar Land
- Sienna Modern Dentistry in Missouri City
- Fairmont Family Dentistry in Pasadena
Children must be 2-12 years old and accompanied by an adult. Limit 5 pounds per child. If you don’t see your dentist on the list above, try the national web site’s zip code finder.
Thanks to Houston on the Cheap for sharing information about the national program!
