I promise --- this is the last Halloween-related item until next year, but this one is for a good cause.
Dr. Fabiola Liendo of Somerset Family Dentistry in Bellflower is inviting folks on Monday, Nov. 2, to bring in their surplus Halloween candy to his office so he can send them to troops overseas as part of Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends care packages to U.S. military
My colleague Kelly Puente interviewed the doctor, who is also using the event to promote healthy teeth.
"Ditch the candy, that's what we're saying," Liendo said. "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 boost."
For every pound of candy, the dental office will be giving away a raffle ticket for prices including iPods and gift certificates for local restaurants. Each child will also get an electric glowing toothbrush.
The candy will be collected at Somerset Family Dentistry, 9426 Somerset Blvd., on Monday only from 3 to 6 p.m. The event is open for children ages 2 to 12 and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The candy must be unopened.
For information call 562-239-2194.
Dr. Fabiola Liendo of Somerset Family Dentistry in Bellflower is inviting folks on Monday, Nov. 2, to bring in their surplus Halloween candy to his office so he can send them to troops overseas as part of Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends care packages to U.S. military
My colleague Kelly Puente interviewed the doctor, who is also using the event to promote healthy teeth.
"Ditch the candy, that's what we're saying," Liendo said. "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 boost."
For every pound of candy, the dental office will be giving away a raffle ticket for prices including iPods and gift certificates for local restaurants. Each child will also get an electric glowing toothbrush.
The candy will be collected at Somerset Family Dentistry, 9426 Somerset Blvd., on Monday only from 3 to 6 p.m. The event is open for children ages 2 to 12 and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The candy must be unopened.
For information call 562-239-2194.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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