Labor Day Tooth Tips

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

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Will you be spending time BBQing with your family this Labor Day?  Here are a few tips to help you and your family stay healthy over the holiday weekend.

Labor Day Tooth Tips:

• Provide Choices – Give kids the option of choosing between fruit or a granola bar.  This will help them feel involved and in control of picking a healthy food option.
• Limit Portion Sizes – Limit portion sizes, especially when sweets are involved.  If you can, entice your kids with fruit instead!
• Stay Hydrated – Don’t forget to drink lots of water!  Sometimes people crave sweets when they are dehydrated. 
• Avoid Sticky Sweets and Sugary Beverages – Sticky foods are more likely to stick to teeth and lead to cavities.  Sugary beverages also break down the tooth enamel and put your teeth at risk of decay.

For more tips on how keep tiny teeth healthy over the weekend and every day, read this article or contact our office!  You can also contact our office with any questions or to schedule your child’s back-to-school dental cleaning and exam!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.

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