Halloween Events for the Family on Long Island!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Autumn is here!  The air is getting cooler and the leaves are beginning to fall.  Why wait until October 31^st to enjoy Halloween? Dress up all month long and visit one of Long Island’s many Halloween family events!

The Ghostly Gala

Sat. 10/27 6-9 p.m.

Long Island Children’s Museum | Garden City

Not So Scary Haunted House

Sun. 10/28 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fitz-Greene Hallock Homestead | Lake Ronkonkoma

Halloween Family Day with “Magic Bob”

Sat. 10/27 1 p.m.

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center | Huntington

Grimm Scary Tales

Fri. 10/26 6-10 p.m.; 10/27 6-10 p.m.

Mulford Farm | East Hampton

Haunted Wailing Museum for Children

Sun. 10/28 Noon-3 p.m.

Sag Harbor Whaling Museum | Sag Harbor

Spooky Halloween Soiree

Sat. 10/27 4-6 p.m.

Suffolk County Environmental Center | Islip

Nature Explorer:  Halloween Fun

Thur. 10/25 10-11:15 a.m.

Suffolk County Environmental Center | Islip

Halloween on the Plaza

Sat. 10/27 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Kennedy Plaza | Long Beach

Trick or Tweet

Sat. 10/27 10 a.m.-Noon, 1-2:30 p.m.

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center | Oyster Bay

Spooky Tales for Young’uns

Mon. 10/29 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Clinton Academy Museum | East Hampton

Let us know what event you plan to attend on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Will You Participate in CASH FOR CANDY?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

JUST A REMINDER: Pediatric Dentistry’s CASH FOR CANDY fundraiser is coming up quick! If you want to do something great with your leftover unopened Halloween candy, read more below!

We will pay $1.00 per pound (up to 5 pounds) for your UNOPENED Halloween candy. All the candy collected will be donated to Operation Gratitude, a program designed to send care packages to the U.S. Military!

We will be collecting your Halloween candy at our Garden City office from November 1st until November 9^th!

For more information call our Garden City office at 516-222-5100 or visit our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

How To Handle Your Child's Dental Fears!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

One of the most difficult tasks for parents is getting their children who fear the dentist, to the office. It isn't uncommon for children to fear the dentist. There are many children who are absolutely terrified of the dentist. 

However, the dentist may not be as scary as you once thought.

It is crucial that parents begin bringing their children to the dentist at age one. The younger you bring them; the more familiar they will be with the dentist and the office. The longer you wait, the more fearful they become.

Nowadays, many Pediatric Dentistry offices are very warm and inviting to young children. The office is a playful and welcoming environment geared toward helping children feel more comfortable.

As a parent, you should never let your child skip those dental checkups! The more times your child attends the office, the more familiar they’ll become with it.

Has your child been to the dentist recently? Make your appointment today! For more information, visit our Facebook page, LINKED HERE! 

How Children Can Enjoy Halloween Without Harming Their Teeth!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Halloween is quickly approaching, which can only mean one thing – candy galore! Trick or treating is an event that children look forward to all year long! They’ll return home with bags filled with sugary candy that isn't at all good for their oral health! However, there are a couple ways your children can enjoy Halloween without harming their teeth!

Sugar-free gum is one item that can actually help prevent cavities! This is something we’d like to see pop up in more and more Halloween treat bags! Sugar-free gum helps to neutralize the effects of sugary snacks after eating. Sugar-free lollipops and hard candies are some other treats that won’t cause as much harm as chewy/sticky sweets will.

It is important for parents to monitor their children’s sweets intake and keep it to a minimum. It is key to teach children that eating sweets in moderation is OK, as long as they’re keeping up to date on taking proper care of their teeth.

To read the full article, CLICK HERE!

Do Something Different With Your Halloween Candy This Year!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Halloween is right around the corner! Children will line the streets in all different sorts of costumes going door to door hoping to receive their favorite candies!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City is asking for you to do something a little different with your left over candy this year. Pediatric Dentistry is announcing CASH FOR CANDY! 

We will pay $1.00 per pound (up to 5 pounds) for your UNOPENED Halloween candy. All the candy collected will be donated to Operation Gratitude, a program designed to send care packages to the U.S. Military!

We will be collecting your Halloween candy at our Garden City office from November 1st until November 9^th!

For more information, visit our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Halloween Fun at Old Westbury Gardens!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Fall is an extremely exciting time of year for many children. Pumpkin picking, apple picking, spook walks and Halloween are among the few activities that many children love!

If you’re looking for a great night out with your family, check out Rise of the Jack O’ Lanterns at Old Westbury Gardens! There is expected to be up to 5,000 pumpkins rising into the night at this beautiful estate!

This display isn't exactly frightening like a haunted house. It’s more so an impressive display of fancy gourds rather than fake gore! The display will take place every weekend in October from 6-9:30 p.m.!

To read more about this event, CLICK HERE. 

Can Poor Oral Hygiene Affect Your Child's Performance at School?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Most parents associate their child’s oral health in conjunction with appearances. Good oral health means a great school year photo. But did you realize that oral hygiene could also affect your child’s performance in school?

A recent study that involved 1,500 financially disadvantaged students, conducted by the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has shown that children who have cavities had issues with both school attendance and grades. On an average, the study found that students with painful cavities had three more school absences than those students without dental issues. So parents now have one more reason to take dental hygiene seriously. 

Pediatric Dentistry suggests that parents find out if their child’s school includes oral health education in its curriculum. Being part of the curriculum will only underscore the value of good oral health in your child’s mind.

Additionally poor dental health has also been linked to immune system problems and infectious diseases. Therefore it is imperative that you teach your child the proper method of brushing teeth as well as flossing. Also make sure your child visits an orthodontist/dentist regularly.

Good Oral Hygiene in Childhood Leads To Good Oral Health in Adulthood!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

It is very important that you take care of your children’s teeth at a young age to start them on the proper dental treatments.  The first time you should think about taking your child to the pediatric dentist is by the first birthday or when their first teeth start to arrive.

One of the first things that should happen with a child’s mouth to prepare them for the proper hygiene is by age 2 to 3 you start to floss by the time their last two molars come together.  Once those molars come together, flossing becomes a big way to prevent the plague from formatting. The cavities start in between the teeth so at an early age it is important to floss their molars.

Children should not be told to brush their teeth on their own until they are around the ages 7-9, it is important that the parents’ guide their kids through the teeth cleaning process so they are aware of what areas are important to reach and the importance of cleaning their teeth.

There are a number of things that doctors recommend children don’t eat or do at an early age to help with the growth and hygiene of their teeth.  For instance thumb sucking should be prevented by the age of 5 to stop any abnormalities form happening, as well as not allowing young children to carry around Sippy cups containing anything but water.   Parents may not realize that by giving their children the sugary snacks is not helpful to their children’s teeth.  If they cut down the snacks between means it can stop causing cavities.  The important fact to know is that, the number of time you expose your children to the sugary snacks the more likely they can get cavities.  

Along with the sugary snacks always goes the sticky foods that can get wedged in between the teeth and then floss is needed to get the food out of those areas. Chew with sugar free gum and use anti-bacterial mouth washes to prevent tooth decay and cavity causing bacteria.

Taking care of your own oral health is very important and by helping your children at an early age learning the importance of cleaning their teeth will help them in the long run with their oral hygiene!

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