Your kid’s sitting on a mountain of Halloween candy, now what?

10/31/2011

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., (Oct. 31, 2011) — For parents looking to tame the sugar shock of Halloween, Delta Dental of New Mexico offers the following tips on how to limit potential post-Halloween oral health horrors:

• Monitor how much candy your children eat. Plus, make sure they drink plenty of water afterward to wash away the excess sugar and brush regularly, especially after eating candy.
• Look for dentist candy buy-back programs. Start by asking your dentist if they have a buy-back program where for every pound of candy you bring in, your child can receive a special gift or maybe even money. You can also visit www.halloweencandybuyback.com to take advantage of their program and search for participating dentists in your area. All candy collected through their website will be sent to our troops overseas.
• Create a “candy bank” where kids can turn in some of their Halloween candy to their parents and receive other types of rewards or privileges.

About Delta Dental of New Mexico
Delta Dental of New Mexico and its affiliates in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee collectively are among the largest dental plan administrators in the nation. In 2010, the enterprise paid out more than $2 billion for dental care for nearly 8 million enrollees. Its office is located in Albuquerque, N.M.