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

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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!

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