National Children's Dental Health Month Quickly Coming To A Close

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

National Children’s Dental Health Month is quickly coming to a close.  What have you done to care for your child’s teeth?  It’s not too late to learn new ways to keep your child’s smile beautiful and healthy from a very young age.  At Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove, we encourage parents and kids to keep their smiles healthy all year long.  

Here are some tips on how to care for tiny teeth:

• Keep Gums Clean - Wipe gums after meals to get your child used to an oral care routine.
• Brush Baby Teeth - Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears.  Use a baby sized brush and a smear of toothpaste to clean the tooth.
• Avoid Baby Bottle Decay - When babies fall asleep with their bottle, the sugary drink eats away at the tooth enamel.  Just like in adults, this can result in cavities.  Keep your baby’s mouth clean by wiping the gums and brushing new baby teeth after each feeding.
• Visit our Office - Schedule your child’s first dental visit during the first six months after the first tooth erupts.

Learn more about how you can care for tiny teeth by clicking here.  We are also happy to answer any questions you have regarding your child’s oral health at our office. Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. 

Easing Your Child's Dental Fears

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Were you afraid of the dentist as a kid? You're not alone. Many people share this same dental phobia. Fortunately, dentistry has come a long way over the years. Advancements in dental technologies and techniques now make dental office visits comfortable, relaxing, and even fun!

We are always looking for new ways to help kids enjoy their visit at Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove. Check out these three tips on how you can prepare your child for their dental visit at home:

Start Early Care- You should begin oral care even before your child's first teeth emerge. Clean your baby's gums with a baby toothbrush or wet cloth after feeding. Schedule your child's first dental visit when their first tooth emerges, or after their first birthday. By starting care early on, your child will become comfortable with caring for their teeth.

Practice and Learn- Make brushing teeth at home fun! There are plenty of books and YouTube videos that you can share with your children to encourage brushing.

Stay Positive- It is important that kids associate the dentist with a positive feeling. Bring their favorite book to read in the waiting room and let them know how healthy and clean their teeth will feel after the visit.

Continue reading about how you can make dental office visits fun for your kids by CLICKING HERE.

To take a virtual tour of Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City's office please CLICK HERE. For more information on our practice, please give us a call at either our Garden City or Glen Cove location.

Join The "Monster-Free Mouths Movement" To Help Keep Your Child's Mouth As Healthy As Possible!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Attention parents, thanks to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, you can join the "Monster-Free Mouths Movement" and help keep your child's mouth as healthy as possible!

With the help of three feisty little monsters named Ginger Bite-Us, Tartar The Terrible and Tooth D.K., your children will be on their way to great oral health for years to come!

As you may already know, February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This is the perfect opportunity to tune up your children's oral health routines and express the importance of brushing and flossing daily! If you have any questions about your child's oral health, please contact either one of our offices! We would be more than happy to answer any questions you have. For more information on our practice, visit us online at www.pdofgc.com.

To learn more about the Mouth Monsters, CLICK HERE!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

As you may already know, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. National Children’s Dental Health Month is sponsored by the ADA and is a great opportunity for parents and pediatric dentists to help educate and remind children just how important establishing good oral heath routine’s from a young age is. 

It’s extremely important for children to have a positive attitude towards oral hygiene from a young age to ensure they maintain these habits throughout their life!

The staff at Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove has been visiting schools on Long Island to promote National Children’s Dental Health Month! So far, we've visited:

• The Lutheran School – Garden City
• The Little People School – Sea Cliff
• Harbor Day Care – Sea Cliff
• Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club – Glen Cove
• Next week we will be visiting:
• St. Anne School – Garden City
• In March we will be visiting:
• Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club – Glen Cove
• Garden Manor Preschool – Garden City  

If you have any questions about your child's oral health, give us a call at either one of our locations. We look forward to speaking with you! For more information on our practice, visit us online at www.pdofgc.com. 

Is All Chocolate Created Equal?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Photo Source: Flickr / stevendepolo

When we think of a good oral health routine, rarely does "eat chocolate" come to mind. Up until recently, chocolate was on the do-not-eat list, along with the rest of the candy food group. When sugar comes in contact with the bacteria in the mouth, the sugar gets turned into acids. These acids eat away at teeth enamel and cause cavities. But did you know that not all chocolate is created equally? 

Recent studies have found that dark chocolate actually has an anti-bacterial effect which offsets the high sugar level. As a result, dark chocolate fights against plaque. Research shows that cocoa extract is even more effective at fighting cavities than fluoride. 

Furthermore, the compound CBH, a powder similar to caffeine, has been proven to help harden tooth enamel and prevent teeth from decaying. While this product is not yet available for human use, a person can administer the compound by eating chocolate! That's right, dark chocolate can provide the same effects! 

Everything in moderation, of course, but we'll be sure to enjoy our Valentine's Day candy a little more guilt free this year!

For more information on the positive effects chocolate has on our teeth, CLICK HERE. Don't forget to schedule routine check-ups to assure your child's teeth are healthy and prevent damage from occurring. 

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Open House - Join Us!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

You're invited! We're hosting an OPEN HOUSE at our newest location in Glen Cove:

When: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Where: Pediatric Dentistry of Glen Cove

10 Cedar Swamp Road Suite 2

Glen Cove, New York

Time: 5-8pm

Please join us for hors d'oeuvres and dessert. Bring your friends and family and help us celebrate our Glen Cove location! This event is hosted proudly by Stacey Reynolds, DDS and staff!

Please kindly RSVP as soon as possible to pdofgc@gmail.com or by calling 516-759-7000. 

Make Your Child An Appointment at Pediatric Dentistry of Glen Cove Today!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Did you know Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City expanded an opened a second location in Glen Cove? We're so excited to now have two locations open to better serve all of the patients we love!

To book an appointment for your child at our Glen Cove location, give us a call today at (516) 759-7000. For more information on Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove, please visit us online at www.pdofgc.com.