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Sweet Swap: Dentists buy back candy to send to U.S. troops overseas

Posted at 5:10 AM, Nov 01, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-01 05:36:07-04

If you're a parent looking to get rid of too much Halloween candy brought home by the kids, you have a great option that not only benefits your child's pocket, it also benefits U.S. troops overseas. 

How does it work? 

Bring your extra candy to a participating dental office and they will pay you for each pound of candy you bring in. That candy will then be sent to troops overseas, along with a toothbrush, so that the troops can receive some goodies in their Soldiers' Angels care packages. 

THE GREAT HALLOWEEN CANDY DEBATE

Over the years, more than 130 tons of candy has been collected. 

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