If your kids are anything like mine, that nice weather on Halloween night resulted in an extra long evening of trick-or-treating. If the candy bags are overflowing at your house, too, consider trading the candy for cash at these local dentists:

November 1

1. Salt Lake Dental (2120 South 700 East, #1 SLC, UT) – 3pm-7pm – Every child under 12 is welcome to bring their candy and swap it for $1 per pound (up to 5 lbs per child). The goodies will be collected and shipped to Operation Gratitude, which makes care packages for U.S. troops overseas. http://saltlakedental.wordpress.com/halloween-sweet-swap
2. South Mountain Dental (12288 South 900 East, Draper, Utah) – 2pm-6pm – Kids of all ages can trade their Halloween candy for $1 per pound. The candy will be donated to the Utah National Guard. https://www.facebook.com/events/390450004356174
3. CrossPointe Dental (1643 North State Street, Orem, UT) – 3pm-6pm – Kids can donate excess Halloween candy and get raffle tickets to win prizes such as an Apple ipod, Nintendo Wii, Razor scooter, games, toys, and gift certificates. Donated candy is sent overseas to our troops. http://www.utahvalleydentalcare.com
4. Pinecrest Dental (535 East 4500 South, SLC, UT) – 2pm-5pm – Pinecrest Dental pays $1 per pound (up to 5 pounds) for your unopened Halloween candy. Kids can also exchange candy for Xylitol suckers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Candy will be sent to U.S. Troops as part of Operation Gratitude. https://www.facebook.com/events/399291833457202
5. Lighthouse Dental and Orthodontics (3926 West 13400 South, Suite F, Riverton, UT) – 9:30am-6pm – Kids can get $1 per pound of new, unopened candy. There is a limit of $5 per donor, and the child must be present to collect. The candy is sent to our troops overseas, and children can decorate a card to be sent along with their candy. The candy will be donated to Operation Gratitude, an organization that provides care packages to United States’ military personnel. It’s a great opportunity to teach your son or daughter about the gift of giving while helping a soldier who might not be coming home for the Holidays this year. Donations, letters, and other care package items are welcome. The office is also collecting new or gently used coats, gloves and scarves to be donated to local charities. For more information, call 801-446-6310. http://www.lighthousesmiles.com
6. Stonehaven Dental (177 W 12300 S, Draper, UT;  177 W 12300 S, Draper, UT;  1802 N. State St, Orem, UT) – 3pm-5pm – All three Stonehaven Dental locations are paying $1 per pound of Halloween candy (up to five pounds per person). The candy is donated to Operation Gratitude, to be sent to our troops overseas. Kids are given the cash and a prize in exchange for their candy. http://www.myutahdentist.com/events

November 1-6

1. South Valley Pediatric Dentistry (Springville 1795 West 500 South #B3 Springville, UT) – November 1-6 – Kids can bring their Halloween Candy to the Springville and Payson offices and get paid $1 per pound. All candy will be donated to the Spanish Fork Armory and sent to the troops serving our country overseas. https://www.facebook.com/events/422591374468572

November 5