LUTCHER – What’s a ghost’s favorite candy? BOO-ble gum!

One area dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Dr Greg Phillips in Lutcher and receive $1 per pound. Dr. Greg Phillips is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and electric glowing toothbrushes in exchange for cavity-provoking candy. In addition any child bringing in candy will be entered into a drawing for a Nintendo DS. As well, the parents bringing in the little goblins will be entered into a drawing for dinner and a movie.

“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. Greg Phillips . “Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well. Plus, these glowing brushes we’re giving out are really cool — they’re like light sabers for your mouth.”

Global sugar consumption for kids increases by about 2 percent 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 Dr Phillips office Nov. 1-3 only from 3-5:30 p.m.