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!

How to Pack a Healthy Back-to-School Lunch

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 kids to head back-to-school?  Star the yeart off right with lunches that are healthy for their brains and their teeth!  Here are a few foods to include when packing school lunches this year.

Foods to Include:

• Lean Protein - Lunch meats, leftovers from dinner, peanut butter, hummus, cheese and soy products are all a great way to add healthy proteins to your lunch.
• Whole Grains - Opt for whole wheat breads, pitas, tortillas and wraps when making your sandwiches this year!
• Fruit - Add a fresh fruit like an apple or pear to their lunch box.  Apples are good for keeping their teeth healthy, too!
• Vegetables - Carrots, celery, cucumbers and other vegetables can be added to sandwiches or salads.  The crunchy vegetables are a good way to naturally keep their teeth clean throughout the day!
• Low-Fat or Fat Free Dairy - Milk, yogurt and cottage cheese are great snacks to include with your lunch.  The calcium is good for growing teeth, too!

Check out this article for more tips on how to include all of the food groups into your child's lunch this 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!