How to Celebrate a Tooth-Friendly Christmas

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

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Are your kids getting excited for the holidays? As we celebrate with family and friends, don't forget about caring for your child's teeth.  These tips will help you celebrate a tooth-friendly holiday season.

Tooth-Friendly Christmas Tips:

• Avoid Candy Canes - We know that it's not always easy to avoid sweets during the holidays, but when possible, keep candy canes out of reach of the little ones.  If they do snack on candy canes, make sure that they don't bite them and that they brush afterwards!
• Drink Plenty of Water - Instead of sipping on sugary juices and sodas, drink water with your holiday meal!
• Have a Tooth-Friendly Stocking - Stock your Christmas stockings with tooth-friendly gifts instead of sugary sweets.  You can add a fun floss flavor or a new character themed toothbrush.
• Don't Forget to Brush - In all of the holiday excitement, don't forget to brush!  Remind kids to brush for two minutes, once in the morning and once before they go to bed at night.

If you have any questions about your child’s teeth through the holidays, give one of our offices a call!  You can 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.  

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