Wausau Dental Clinics Offer Halloween Candy Buyback Program

By: Madeline Anderson Email

Posted: Tue 4:03 PM, Nov 01, 2011

In an effort to help your chilren avoid cavities from all that sugar, Wausau dentists are offering kids a sweet deal with their annual candy buyback programs.

According to the CDC, half of kids aged 12-15 and one fourth of kids 2-5, will develop a cavity.

That's why First Impressions has set up a program called Cash for Candy to encourage trick-or-treaters to cut back on their sweets.

"Children can bring in their Halloween through Nov. 9 to any of our locations," pediatric dentist Julia Stieber said. "And we'll be weighing the candy and giving them cash for each pound they bring in."

The collected candy will be donated to the troops and local organizations like assisted living homes.

Dental Clinics Offering Candy Buyback

Quirt Family Dental
Location in Merrill, Wausau, and Schofield
Children 12 and under will received $1 per pound of unwrapped, unopened candy.
Proceeds at Schofield Office will benefit Peyton’s Promise.
Tuesday, November 1 from 4-6 p.m.

Dennis Fehrman Orthodontics
1815 Schofield Ave., Schofield
Children will receive $1 per pound of unopened, unwrapped candy.
Call for drop-off times – 715-359-1910

Wausau Family Dental
3650 Stewart Avenue, Wausau
Children 14 and under will received $1 per pound of unwrapped, unopened candy.
Children will also receive a goody bag and toothbrush.
Candy donated to Operation Gratitude for overseas troops
November 1 from 3 p.m. -5 p.m.

Dovorany Orthodontics
1405 Kenwood Drive, Wausau
Children will receive $1 per pound of unwrapped, unopened candy.
Children will also receive a toothbrush.
Candy donated to the Women’s Community.
November 1- 3, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Halloween Ideas

Have a Safe Halloween Night

Before your ghosts and goblins trick or treat this year, parents should keep in mind some safety tips.

Carry a Flashlight ~ A glow bracelet, necklace, or flashing attire also work well for visibility.
Plan Route in Advance ~ Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods or areas.
Only Visit Lit Houses ~ Residents who do not wish to be bothered by trick or treaters often leave off their lights.
Accompany Your Children ~ If they are older and trick or treat without an adult, set firm rules and have them carry a cell phone.
Think Practical for Costumes ~ Be sure a child's mask allows full visibility and breathing.
Inspect All Candy ~ Never allow children to eat candy before it is inspected and throw away anything that is opened.

CLICK HERE for more safety and planning ideas.