Vancouver, WA – What’s a ghost’s favorite candy? BOO-ble gum!
Two area dental groups are redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Premier Dental in Camas and Vancouver or Sunrise Dental in Camas, Vancouver, Battle Ground or Portland. Premier Dental is partnering with Sunrise Dental, leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and electric glowing 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. Sanjeev Sharma. “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 Premier Dental and Sunrise Dental on Sunday, November 1 from 12pm-3pm. The candy must be unopened. Please no bites. It will then be shipped to troops overseas.
Dr. Sanjeev Sharma is the dentist at Premier Dental, specializing in cosmetic procedures including implants, sedation dentistry and urgent care. Dr. Sharma is available to provide more information at 360-882-9595, or visit Premier Dental on-line at www.premdental.com.
Sunrise Dental is a local union dentist, which emphasizes general family dental care as well as dental implants and sedation dentistry. Sunrise Dental is available to provide more information at 360.369.6420 or visit www.sunrisedentalnw.com.

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