How To Approach Your Child’s Summertime Tooth Accident

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585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

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 School is finally out for the summer! Unfortunately, this means your kids aren't confined to a safe, tooth-friendly classroom all day. Instead, they are outdoors participating in sports and other activities, heightening their risk of dental injuries. A pediatric dentist expert at the University of Alabama stated, “Collision injuries with a friend or the ground definitely increase during the summer.” But don’t fret – dealing with your child’s damaged teeth doesn't have to be a disaster.

 Here are some tips from Health.com (link-> http://news.health.com/2013/06/30/dealing-with-kids-summer-dental-surprises/) to ensure a smooth ride when faced with your child’s summertime teeth incidents.

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• If your child breaks a tooth, bring the broken fragment to the dentist immediately! 
• If your child’s tooth is knocked out, try your best to put it back in as soon as possible. This should be relatively painless, since the gum is normally numb after this type of injury. Putting the tooth back in quickly also increases chances of a full recovery.
• If you can’t put the tooth back in, soak it in milk and bring it to the dentist. Do your best to avoid touching the root of the tooth.
• If a tooth has shifted or moved out of its original location, visit your dentist right away.

 Keep in mind that the dentist will be extremely crowded at this time of year, as other parents are rushing to fit in check-up appointments and deal with summertime accidents of their own. If you can, plan appointments ahead of time, to avoid excess stress and the scarce availability.

 Here at Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City, we are ready for whatever the summer throws at your kid’s mouth! If your child is faced with a tooth accident, call us at 516-222-5100 for further information on how to proceed, and to book an appointment. Better safe than sorry!

Smashing World Records!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

These past few months have been extremely busy with adults and children creating two new milestones for the teeth-care and dentistry industry! On June 25^th, Colgate, along with many teeth-conscious consumers, broke the world record for “most people using mouthwash simultaneously.” 

According to the World Record Academy, at approximately 12:30 pm, TV host Stacy Keibler, as well as 1,142 consumers, cleansed with Colgate Total Advanced Pro Shield Mouthwash at the exact same time.  Colgate supported the Make-a-Wish foundation by “swishing for a difference” and donating one dollar to the foundation for every participant in the audience!

But, that’s not all! Recently, Nigeria was added to the Guinness Book of World Records by setting the new record for “most people brushing their teeth at the same time.” The record was broken by over 300,000 school children, gathering simultaneously at hundreds of locations throughout the city. Dr Olurotimi Olojede, president of the Nigerian Dental Association, said the goal of the event was to teach kids the importance of good oral hygiene habits. One wise participant noted the importance of the event for dental care in her country by saying that in addition to having an amazing experience, she “thinks this is history.”

You can read the full articles describing these fantastic accomplishments more in depth by following the links provided:

http://news.sky.com/story/1112406/teeth-brushing-record-smashed-by-children and 

http://www.worldrecordacademy.com/mass/most_people_using_mouthwash_Colgate_breaks_Guinness_world_record_213456.html . 

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City is thrilled about these new achievements! Tell us what you think on our Facebook page.