How to Celebrate a Tooth-Friendly Valentine's Day

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

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Valentine's Day isn't just about sweets and treats - it's about showing your friends and family how much you care!

Are your kids handing out valentine's to their friends and classmates this year?  Here are a few ways to celebrate Valentine's Day without the sweets.

• Send some tooth-friendly Valentine's.  The American Dental Association has free Valentine's Day cards that you can print and share with special people in your life.  You can download them here.
• Skip the chocolates this year and try these healthy Valentine's Day snack alternatives instead!
• Hand out sugar-free gum. Kids are always looking for gum in class - hand out sugar-free gum that's good for your teeth, too!
• Gift some plastic jewelry.  There are so many cute Valentine's Day themed plastic jewelry.  They're cute and inexpensive if you plan on handing them out to the whole class.
• Throw a healthy Valentine's Day party!  Since the holiday falls on a weekend this year, try following these tips for a healthy kids party.

Is it time to schedule your child's biannual cleaning & exam?  You can schedule an appointment by calling 516-222-5100 to reach our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to reach our Glen Cove office.  

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How to Throw a Healthy Valentine's Day Party

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you throwing a Valentine's Day party for your kids?  While Valentine's Day is notorious for sugary sweets like candy hearts and chocolate, here are a few healthy snack ideas that are a festive and great for kids.

Healthy Valentine's Day Snacks:

• Fruit Salad - Do you kids have a favorite fruit?  A Valentine's Day themed fruit salad with strawberries, bananas, grapes, and other fun fruits can the perfect healthy snack.
• Strawberry Milk - Milk is full of vitamins that are good for teeth.  While strawberry milk can be on the sugary side, the coloring is perfect for Valentine's Day - as long as you remember to brush after!
• Vegetable Kebabs - Make kabobs using cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cubes.  When pairs with cheese (which is good for your teeth), kids are more likely to eat their vegetables.

Check out this article for more tips on how to throw the perfect, healthy Valentine's Day party this year.  You can also contact our office if you have any questions about your child's oral health.  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!