Bright smiles have been brightening the future for Caroline County homeowners. For the last 10 years Smiles By Holsinger & Higgins, 10646 River Road, Denton, has provided teeth whitening, one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry services available, to area residents at more than the half price while donating all money raised to Caroline County Habitat for Humanity.

This year’s “White-A-Thon” is scheduled for on Thursday, April 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. Last year the event raised $4,275.00. Since its inception, the White-A-thon has raised more than $42,246.00 for Habitat. During the event Drs. Higgins and Holsinger and their staff donate their time to fit patients for custom whitening trays for upper and lower teeth. The whitening kits, which usually cost $558.00, will be discounted to $200.00 for this special benefit event. Cash or check made payable to Caroline County Habitat for Humanity will be accepted.

Appointments are not necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. Participants must be at least 16-years-old. For more information, (410) 479-3644 or (800) 617-3644 in Delaware or visit www.smilesby.com.

This year’s event will support the completion of the Lake Creek Court homes, a major subdivision in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Federalsburg. Lake Creek Court is a neighborhood of nine affordable, single-family, three- and four-bedroom homes. Currently five homes are completed. A sixth home is 75 percent complete and ground will be broken soon for the three remaining houses. Anticipated completion is the end of this year.

Smiles By Holsinger & Higgins opened in February 1986 and offers the convenience of comprehensive care for adult patients. They provide routine dental check-ups and cleanings as well as cosmetic enhancements to improve the appearance of crooked, chipped, unevenly spaced, or stained teeth. Since 2001 Smiles By Holsinger & Higgins has also provided sedation dentistry for the fearful patient or for those patients who wish to combine multiple procedures in fewer appointments.

Caroline County Habitat for Humanity is a locally run non-profit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. All donations from the White-A-Thon will go towards construction materials for building houses for families in need in the county.

To learn more about the White-A-Thon, please call (410) 479-3644 in Maryland or (800) 617-3644 in Delaware or visit www.smilesby.com.