Turning that Halloween loot into cold hard cash

There's a great way for parents to get pounds of candy out of the house while the kids get some money and support a good cause!

Area dentists and orthodontists have put a bounty on candy. They will be participating in the "Halloween Candy BuyBack" and will be "Buying" back Halloween candy from neighborhood kids, then it will be sent to troops overseas! A great way to brighten the day of an American Hero! 

Thomas Dental and Eye Care 
Thomas Dental and Eye Care in Owasso will be  "Buying" back Halloween candy on November 1 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. They will be paying $1 per pound up to 7 pounds of candy.

12406 E. 86th St. North
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 376-2700

Mint Dental
Mint Dental in Tulsa will be buying back Halloween candy on Thursday, November 1 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Friday, November 2 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Mint Dental will be paying $1 per pound of candy up to 5 pounds.

1314 E. 35th Place
Tulsa, OK 74105
(918) 346-6016

Cherry St. Cosmetics
Dr. Keith Montgomery will be participating in the Buyback as well. On November 1 from 3-5 p.m., receive $1 per pound of candy and a goody bag.  All of the candy received will be sent to our troops serving in Afghanistan through Operation Gratitude.

2105 E. 15th St.
Tulsa, OK
(918) 742-2888

Vroome Orthodontics

Will purchase any candy brought in between Tuesday, October 30 and Thursday, November 8 at a $1 per pound up to 10 pounds. Vroome will match the money paid out for treat and make a donation to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. The candy collected will be donated to Blue Star Mothers of Tulsa and sent to soldiers who will pass it out to children overseas.

TULSA LOCATION:

2117 S. Atlanta Place
Tulsa, OK 74114
(918) 742-7361

Thursday, November 1 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday, November 5 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, November 8 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Closed from 12-1 p.m. daily for lunch

MUSKOGEE LOCATION:

2421 S. York St.
Muskogee, OK 74403
(918) 682-1555

Tuesday, October 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 6 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Closed from 12-1:30 p.m. for lunch daily

Berkshire Dental Group

Berkshire Dental Group will be buying back candy from children on November 1, 2 and 5 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. to promote dental health and help prevent childhood tooth decay. Berkshire will be paying $1 per pound of candy with no limit on pounds.

8701 S. Garnett
Broken Arrow, OK  74012
(918) 250-9528

 

For the candy they're just begging to eat, A I Advance Imaging of Tulsa will X -ray those treats for free.

Just go to 6757 S. Yale Thursday, November 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Here are more safety tips for parents about treats from A I Advance Imaging of Tulsa:

• Children shouldn't snack while they're out trick-or-treating. They should wait until they get home and parents have had a chance to inspect the goodies. To help prevent children from munching, give them a snack or light meal before they go--don't send them out on an empty stomach.
• Tell children not to accept--and, especially, not to eat--anything that isn't commercially wrapped.
• When children bring their treats home, discard any home-made candy or baked goods. Parents of young children should also remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys.
• Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious.
• If juice or cider is served to children at Halloween parties, make sure it is pasteurized or otherwise treated to destroy harmful bacteria. Juice or cider that has not been treated will say so on the label.

If you know of a dentist, orthodontist or other business who is buying back, tell us below in our comments section or on Facebook.