How Mouth Guards Protect Teeth During Fall Sports

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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Cool Fall weather is perfect for outdoor sports.  Do you kids play on any school teams?  Make sure that they are wearing mouth guards while they play!  Mouth guards help prevent dental injuries and keep tiny teeth safe.

What is a mouth guard?
Mouth guards are coverings worn directly over your child's teeth (see image).  They protect teeth while kids play sports and protect against sports-related injuries.

When should your child wear their mouth guard?
Kids should wear mouth guards whenever they are playing a contact sport or a sport that might pose injury to their mouth.  These sports include, but are not limited to:

• Football
• Boxing
• Soccer
• Ice Hockey
• Basketball
• Lacrosse
• Field Hockey
• Skateboarding
• Mountain Biking
• Gymnastics

Learn more about mouth guards and how you can protect your child's teeth at our office!  Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  

You can also visit our website to learn more about our practices.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Where to Go Apple Picking on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

What better way to enjoy our first Fall weekend than with an autumn favorite - apple picking!  There are so many places across the island where kids can pick apples.  Check out the orchids below and let us know your favorite!

Long Island Apple Picking

Davis Peach Farm
Where:  561 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River
When: Daily, 9-5PM

Harbes Farm
Where: 5698 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 9-6PM

Lewin Farms
Where: 812 Sound Avenue, Calverton
When: Daily, 9-4:30PM

Milk Pail Farmstand
Where: 1346 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
When: Saturday & Sunday, 10-5:30PM

Wickham's Fruit Farm
Where: 28700 Route 25, Cutchogue
When: Monday-Saturday, 9-4PM

Not only is apple picking fun, but the apples are good for your teeth too!  

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  You can also visit our website to learn more about our practices.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Celebrate the First Day of Fall with Crisp Apples!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Happy first day of Fall!  Are you excited cool weather, sweaters, and autumn festivities?

Apple picking is a fall favorite!  Not only are they the perfect way to celebrate fall, but apples are good for your teeth, too!

How are apples good for your teeth?

• They strengthen gums.
• They increase saliva production due to their high water content.  This disperses the bacteria in your mouth
• They're a natural abrasive scrub, so they naturally clean your teeth while you eat them!

Since apples are festive and healthy, here are a few ways to add them to your child's diet this Fall!

Ham, Swiss & Apple Wraps
Have a hard time getting your child to eat a full apple?  Add them into their lunch wraps!  This is an easy way to add crisp apples to their diet.

Apple and Cheese Quesadillas
Apples offer a crisp change from your traditional quesadilla.  As an added bonus, cheese contains calcium and vitamins that are good for growing teeth!

Apple Salsa
Sweet-tart apples can be served as a salsa over pork or chicken at dinnertime!  They're a great way to sneak in a healthy fruit.

Of course, remember that while apples have many health benefits for tiny teeth, they are also high in sugar.  We recommend avoiding apple juices and sauces.  Remember to brush after eating to avoid cavities and help keep yours and your child's teeth healthy!

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  You can also visit our website to learn more about our practices.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Fun and Festive Weekend Events for Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Take advantage of the beautiful warm weather we've been having by spending some time outdoors this weekend!  There are so many fun things for kids to do across Long Island.  Here are a few of our favorites!

Bellmore Family Street Festival
Where: Bellmore Long Island Railroad Station Sunrise Highway & Bedford Avenue
When: Friday-Sunday, 10am-11pm
This carnival and street fair is held in Bellmore every year!  There will be a craft expo, rides, games local business booths, radio booths and more!  The street fair runs from 11am-6pm, but the carnival runs the full day until 11pm on Saturday, and 10pm on Sunday.

25th Annual Long Island Apple Festival
Where: Sherwood-Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, East Setauket
When: Sunday, 11am-4pm
What is more festive than an apple festival in the Fall?  This family-friendly festival will feature apple relay races, tug-o-war, an apple pie baking contest and more!

Long Island Family Festival
Where: Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, Copiague
When: Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-8pm
Festivals are the perfect way to spend time with your family while enjoying the beautiful weather outdoors.  There will be rides, live musical entertaining, a magician and more!

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  You can also visit our website to learn more about our practices.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Festive (and Healthy) Fall Snacks for Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you ready for Fall?  It's just a week away!  Fortunately, not all Fall snacks are unhealthy.  There are plenty of treats that are good for growing bodies and teeth!

Healthy Autumn Snacks:

Autumn Fruit Salad
Fall is the season for apple picking!  Apples are also one of the best foods for your teeth!  The extra crunch helps keep tiny teeth clean while they snack.  Add apples, pears, and grapes to your autumn fruit salad.  Check out the recipe here.

Fall Parfait
Yogurt is good for you and your teeth.  It has vitamin D that helps keep teeth healthy!  Create a Fall parfait with yogurt cinnamon, pecans and apple slices!

Cheese Platter
Cheese is filled with calcium (and sometimes vitamin D).  While eating it in excess is bad for you, it is a great way to get calcium for strong bones!

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  You can also visit our website to learn more about our practices.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Schedule Your Fall Dental Cleanings!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

We know that things can get hectic now that the kids are back in school.  Between rushing to get ready in the mornings and driving kids to after school sports, it can be tough to find time to remember to schedule your bi-annual dental appointments!

Now that fall is just a couple of weeks away, it's time to schedule your back-to-school dental cleanings and exams!  

With a dental cleaning, exam, and x-ray, we can help make sure that your child's teeth are growing in healthy, as well as identify potential dental health problems before they begin.  Dental appointments are also an essential part of helping your child establish dental health care routines that last a lifetime.  

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  You can also visit our website to learn more about our practices.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Labor Day Weekend Events for Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you ready for the three day weekend?  It's time to end summer off on the right foot.  Here are a few fun ways to celebrate with the whole family this Labor Day weekend 

Labor Day Weekend Events:

Visit Boomers Family Fun Center
This Family Fun Center has a carousel, roller coaster, go-karts, rock climbing wall, mini golf and batting cage!  You can even take a spin on bumper boats to enjoy one of the last weekends for water activities before the Fall.

Head Down to the Beach
Long Island is known for it's beautiful beaches.  Whether you plan on heading to Jones Beach, Robert Moses, Sunken Meadow, or a town beach, there are plenty of opportunities to spend time on the water with the kids.

Go Bowling
The Kids Bowl Free program allows children two free bowling games a day through the summer!  All you have to do is register and you receive a voucher via email each Sunday.

Spend the Day At Splish Splash
Splish Splash is a summer staple for kids on Long Island!  Spend one last weekend at the popular water park that features water rides, a wave pool and more!

Looking for more fun weekend ideas?  Check out this Newsday article.

If you still need to schedule your back-to-school dental exam and cleaning, contact our office!

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Start the School Year Off with Healthy Back-to-School Tips

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are your kids ready for the first day of school?  These tips will help your kids start off the year on the right foot.

Healthy Back-To-School Tips:

• Develop a Brushing Routine - Now that kids have to start getting up on time, it's important to get back into a good dental routine.  Have kids brush before they leave for the bus, and again before they go to bed at night.  You should also remind them to floss!
• Purchase a Mouth Guard - Do your kids participate in any Fall sports?  Mouth guards help protect teeth from injuries during contact sports like football, baseball, basketball and soccer.
• Get Plenty of Sleep - It can be tough to adjust back to a regular sleep routine.  If your kids are notorious late sleepers, it's important that they get enough sleep!  Don't let them fall back into their summer sleep schedules.
• Address Anxiety - Sometimes kids have a difficult time adjusting to their new school schedules.  Reassure your kids and discuss any issues and concerns they have about the upcoming year.

For more health tips, check out this article from U.S. News.  You can also contact our office with any questions about how to keep your child's teeth healthy for the upcoming school year!

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!