Pelham Dentist Supporting Deployed Troops With Candy Buy-Back

PELHAM, AL - In addition to attempting to ensure good dental health by curbing excess sugar intake, a Pelham dentist office is participating in a Halloween candy "buy-back" program to support deployed troops. Dr. Richard Baxter, owner and practitioner at Shelby Pediatric Dentistry, is urging people to bring in unused Halloween candy, and he will "buy it back" and send the candy to first responders and deployed troops through Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization that supports military and first responder communities.

Candy will be collected at the dentist office, located at 2490 Pelham Parkway, Monday through Friday, Oct. 30 – Nov. 3. Shelby Pediatric Dentistry will buy back Halloween candy for $1 per pound up to five pounds. Also, those who participate in the buy-back will be entered into a raffles to win a Sonicare toothbrush and Kindle Fire.

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