Your Tooth Friendly Holiday Wishlist

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

It can be hard to keep your teeth healthy during the holiday season.  With all the sweets and treats lying around, we're all tempted to indulge!  While you're going through your child's holiday wishlist this year, consider a few tooth friendly gifts that will help them keep their smiles healthy year-round.

Tooth Friendly Wishlist:

• Electric Toothbrush - There are so many different types of electric toothbrushes available.  Find your child's favorite character, favorite color, or favorite design!  This will help make brushing their teeth more exciting - and electric toothbrushes are perfect for kids who might have a hard time thoroughly brushing their teeth.
• Gum - Certain types of gum are actually good for your teeth!  Xylitol is a natural sugar that helps reduce cavities.  If your child loves gum, find one that can help their teeth, too!
• Flavored Floss -We know that it's hard to remember to floss regularly.  However, there are plenty of fun, flavored flosses out there.  Try a few different flavors to help kids get excited about flossing their teeth.
• A Timer - Kids (and adults) should be brushing their teeth for two minutes, two times a day.  This helps keep your teeth clean from bacteria and other harmful deposits.  There are plenty of fun timers out there.  Find one that plays your child's favorite song or is themed like their favorite movie or TV show!

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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