In Need of a Few Last Minute Gifts?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Do you have any last minute holiday shopping to get done today? Many local shops and malls have extended their hours to accommodate all last minute shoppers!

Below are today's store hours for some of the most popular shops in the area. Let us know what last minute gifts you're running out for on our Facebook page!

Happy holidays from Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove! We look forward to seeing all of you in 2014!

Roosevelt Field Mall

630 Old Country Rd Garden City, NY

7am – 11pm

Smith Haven Mall

313 Smith Haven Mall Lake Grove, NY

7am – 11pm

Walt Whitman Shops

160 Walt Whitman Rd Huntington Station, NY

8am – 11pm

Westfield South Shore Mall

1701 Sunrise Highway Bay Shore, NY

10 am – 9:30 pm

Westfield Sunrise Mall

1 Sunrise Mall Massapequa, NY

10 am - 9:30 pm

Holiday Edible Craft Idea

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

We found this adorable edible holiday craft on Pinterest and couldn't help but share. Donut Snowmen on a Stick are a great craft idea to set your children up with on Christmas morning after presents have been opened and you need some time to cleanup and prepare for arriving guests!

Here is what you will need:

• 1 Box of Powdered Donuts of your choice
• 1 Box of Fruit by the Foot (Strawberry flavored) – Scarf
• 1 Box of Mike and Ike Candy (Orange Only) – Nose
• 1 Bag of Jelly Beans – Buttons
• 1 Tube of Black Icing – Eyes/Mouth
• 1 Package of Wooden Skewers

Set up all needed material on the table. Instruct your children to slide three of the powdered donuts on the stick and then use their imagination for decorating their snowman! When complete, you can set aside your children’s newly created treat for an after dinner snack!

We hope you enjoy! Thanks, Pinterest! Let us know if you have any other holiday edible craft ideas on our Facebook page. 

Brushing Videos

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

2min2x.org provides children with a series of two minute long videos that can be watched while brushing! This is a great way to ensure your children are brushing for two minutes, two times a day! 

CLICK HERE to see all of the different types of videos 2min2x.org has for your children. Let us know which ones your children like the best and if this helps them to stay on track with brushing! 

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove is LIVE on YouTube!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you interested in learning more about Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove? We've just added a couple of videos to our YouTube channel with tons of information about both of our locations! 

Click on the link provided to check out our patient rooms, waiting room and exclusive interviews! http://goo.gl/LGaQMo

For more information about Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove, visit us on the web at www.pdofgc.com. 

Weekend Fun on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

The winter season is right around the corner!  Get your kids out of the house before it gets too cold for outdoor activities!  Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Get your family in the holiday spirit with these fun activities here on Long Island. 

Snowball Buddies

Location: Long Island Children's Museum

When: Weekly beginning December 6, from 2:30-4:30 pm.

*Free with museum admission

The Polar Express Trolley Ride
Location: All-Star, 96 Main Road, Riverhead, NY

When: 12/6, 12/7, 12/8, 12/13 and 12/14.

Breakfast With Santa

Location: A Taste Of Home, North Bellmore, NY

When: Click here for full schedule.

When Should You Start Child Dental Care for your Children?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

A child's teeth begin to form before they are even born, making it essential to begin dental care prior to their first tooth even appearing.  A great was to remove harmful bacteria from their gums is to run a damp washcloth over the area daily.  Once the teeth start to come through you can begin to brush them using a wet toothbrush with a dab of toothpaste.  This routine should be done every day until the child is able to brush on his or her own.  

Bad feeding habits can also cause child tooth decay.  Having a child fall asleep with a bottle can damage their teeth and lead to a condition referred to as "Bottle Mouth".  Sugars from the liquid sit on the child's teeth for hours, thus eating away at the enamel.  Keep an eye out for pitted or discolored front teeth as signs of Bottle Mouth.  

Finally, it is essential to visit a pediatric dentist to help prevent potential problems before they occur. Here at Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City, we are trained to handle a vast range of issues pertaining to child oral health. Contact us to schedule an appointment or to learn more about your child's options.  

For more information on child dental care, click here.