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\"overflowingWhether you\u2019re trick-or-treating the weekend before Halloween or on the day itself, come November 1, your house is likely going to be full of candy galore. It\u2019s an exciting time to be a kid, but why not share the wealth? This year, Chaska Dental Center is excited to join Operation Gratitude and participate in candy give-back for our troops on November 1. Keep reading to learn the details — and why it\u2019s a great idea to participate!<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Candy Give-Back<\/span><\/h2>\n

Operation Gratitude is an organization that sends care packages to our troops stationed abroad. Inside each box is a handful of candy for a little taste of home — and the biggest source of these comforting treats is from candy buyback after Halloween! Groups like ours collect leftover candy from the community and then send straight to the organization, where it is packaged carefully into a box and sent to veterans, first responders, and deployed troops. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to participate with Operation Gratitude in Chaska. On November 1, simply bring your child\u2019s leftover candy to our office during our opening hours. We will buy it back at a rate of $1 per pound, up to an impressive 10 pounds, and then send the haul straight to Operation Gratitude. It\u2019s a win-win-win for you, your child, and our wonderful servicemembers who do such important work for our country. <\/span><\/p>\n

Protecting Your Child\u2019s Smile<\/span><\/h2>\n

Of course, it\u2019s fantastic to have the chance to do something great for veterans, first responders, and deployed troops, but this candy give-back is also important for your child\u2019s smile. Kids are most vulnerable to cavities between the ages of 6 and about 14 — which are also the prime trick or treating years. Allowing your child to select their favorite sweet treats and then sending the rest of the candy away is a great way to keep them from over-indulging and putting their oral health in harm\u2019s way. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to participating in candy give-back, here are some other tips for ensuring your child\u2019s smile stays healthy during the sugariest time of year:<\/span><\/p>\n