Do your kids love playing football, soccer, and other fall sports? They're a great way to stay busy, keep in shape, and most importantly - have fun! Just make sure that your kids are protected from injuries while they play. Wearing a mouthguard helps protect your teeth from sports injuries and trauma.
Wearing a Mouthguard Prevents:
Bruising by acting as a buffer between the lips and teeth.
Tooth fractures and chips.
Opposing teeth from contacting each other.
Jaw trauma by acting as a shock absorber.
For more information on mouthguards and their benefits, check out this article in Dentistry Today. You can also contact our office for more information on what your child can do to protect their teeth this fall. Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.
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We love meeting new parents and children at Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove. Toddlers and pre-schoolers are amazing patients with varied personalities. Before your visit, here are a few things to help you get to know us and our practice a little bit better.
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Stacey Reynolds received her Bachelor’s Degree, cum laude, from Boston University in 1995 with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She lives in Nassau County with her husband John and their three children, Kelly, TJ and Cameron.
Dr. Cece Kolstad attended the University of Florida where she graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Microbiology and Cell Science. She received specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University - New York Presbyterian Hospital.
New patients are encouraged to cut down on wait time and avoid paperwork by clicking here to fill out forms online. For more information about our practice give us a call at (516) 222-5100 or (516) 759-7000 for Garden City & Glen Cove, respectively.
There are so many fun Fall activities happening across Long Island! Will you celebrating with any festive kid-friendly activities? Here are a few of the top picks! Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns Where: Old Westbury Gardens When: Oct. 16-19, 22-26, 29-Nov. 2 Cost: $26 adults, $22 children ages 3-12, free children 2 and younger Walk through an exhibit with more than 5,000 hand-carved jack o'lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors. The pumpkins will be on display throughout a quarter mile trail in Old Westbury Gardens. Ghostly Gala Where: Long Island Children's Museum When: Oct. 25 6-9 pm Cost: $9 advanced ticket purchases ($4 additional fee for bat conservation show) Children can show off their Halloween costumes, decorate goody bags, trick-or-treat, get their face painted, meet live animals and more! Fall Festival Where: Dees' Nursery When: Every weekend in October from 11-5 Cost: $9.99 per child, free for adults; $5.99 for Haunted House; $14.00 per child for Pirate Party Visit for pirate themed Halloween festivities. There will be an interactive petting zoo with food for the animals, face painting, crafts, tattoos, a bouncy slide, and a pumpkin patch. For more kid-friendly Fall activities, visit Newsday's activities guide. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!
September is Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Month! You're probably not surprised to hear that eating fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to stay healthy. However, many kids (and adults) don't reach the recommended amount. How many servings of fruits and veggies do you eat each day? Here are a few ways to add more fruits and veggies to your daily meals:
Breakfast: Eat fresh fruit on their own, try mixing some dried fruit into your cereal, or make a fruit smoothie. Lunch: Try some carrots with dip or apples with peanut butter. You can also substitute soda with juice that is low in sugar. Dinner: Green salads, frozen vegetables, and vegetable casseroles are all great options. You can even add dried fruits to grain side dishes like rice and couscous. Snack: Small bananas and apples are great snacks on the go.
Remember to always brush after eating fruits and veggies. Many of these foods can be high in sugars that leave teeth prone to plaque. Check out this website for more information on how to incorporate more fruit and veggies into your diet. You can also contact our office with any questions you have about how to keep your teeth healthy by eating more fruits and veggies! Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.
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Are you excited for the crisp, fall weather? So are we! Fall is the perfect season for apple picking on Long Island. Not only is it a fun, family-friendly activity, apples are good for your teeth too!
U-Pick Apple Orchards:
Davis Peach Farm
561 Hulse Landing Rd.
Wading River
Hank’s Pumpkintown
240 Montauk Hwy.
Water Mill
Harbes Farm and Orchard
5698 Sound Avenue
Riverhead
Lewin Farms
Fresh Pond Avenue
Calverton
Woodside Orchards
116 Manor Ln.
Jamesport
Will you be picking apples with your family this weekend? This article in Newsday offers a complete list of places you can pick apples with your family on Long Island this fall.
Contact our office with any questions you have about how to keep your teeth healthy! Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.
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Now that the kids are back in
school, don’t forget to schedule their fall dental cleanings! Regular cleanings help prevent future dental
problems and help catch any issues early on.
Here are a couple of ways that tooth care can affect your child’s school
year.
Attendance – Toothaches are a common
cause of missed school days.This
absence can have an impact on their performance throughout the year.Bringing your kids in for a fall exam can
help prevent these serious toothaches!
Grades – Studies show that children
with toothaches are more likely to do poorly in school.Tooth pain can be distracting!We can help address small cavities and tooth
pains early on in the year so that your kids can focus on learning.
As the new school year begins, make sure
that dental pain isn’t distracting your child from learning. Check out this article
for more information on back-to-school dental problems and tooth care.
You
can also contact our office with any questions you have about how to keep your child’s
teeth healthy! Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office
or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.
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Did your kids head back to school this week? A healthy lunch is a great way to make sure they
stay focused throughout the day – and it’s good for their teeth too! Here are a few tips to help make their back-to-school
lunches tooth-friendly.
Healthy Lunch Tips:
·Calcium – Foods like milk, yogurt
and cheese that are rich in calcium are a great way to keep teeth strong.
·Vitamin C – Red peppers and oranges
are high in Vitamin C. They keep gums
healthy by strengthening blood vessels and connective tissues.
·Protein – Soups and whole-wheat
sandwiches made with chicken, turkey or ham are a great way to help teeth build
enamel.
·Vitamin D – Hard boiled eggs and
tuna fish are not just protein-rich, they also help aid in the absorption of
calcium.
For
more tips on how to pack a healthy, tooth-friendly lunch, read this article. You can also contact our
office with any questions you have about how to keep teeth
healthy! Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or
516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.
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Happy Labor Day! As you celebrate with your family today, keep
your smile health in mind. There are plenty
of healthy snack alternatives for you and your kids to enjoy.
Healthy Labor Day Snacks:
Frozen Greek yogurt with berries –
Mix 6 oz plan fat free Greek yogurt with ¼ tsp vanilla extract and place it in
the freezer for about 2 hours.Serve
with 1 cup berries or fresh fruit.
Shrimp cocktail – Serve 7 medium
shrimp with 1 Tbsp cocktail sauce.
Cucumber pita pocket – Slice ½ medium
cucumber into thin circles, combine with 2 Tbsp tzatziki sauce and add to a
whole wheat pita.
Baked peaches – Cut a medium size
peach in half and scoop a small circle in the middle.Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and bake at 350
for 10 minutes.When cooled, fill the
middle of the peach with ¼ cup low fat cottage cheese.
Berry smoothie – Mix ½ cup of skim
milk or fat free plain yogurt with 1 cup of berries and ½ a cup of ice in a
blender.
Read this Time magazine article for more tips on how
to stay healthy this Labor Day weekend. You can
also contact our office with any questions you have about how to keep your
teeth healthy! Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office
or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.
Don’t
forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter,
and check out our YouTube channel!
