Fun Weekend Events for Kids on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Looking for a fun way to spend the weekend?  With Thanksgiving next week, there are plenty of fun and festive events for kids on Long Island!  Here are a few events you might want to check out with the family.

Weekend Events:

Holiday Lights Spectacular 
When: All Weekend Long
Where: Jones Beach
Want to get a head start on holiday celebrations?  Take a look at the Jones Beach Holiday Lights Spectacular!  This drive-through show features more than 150 displays.  There are even hot beverages, snacks and make your own s'mores.  Learn more here.

Turkey Talk
When: Saturday, 2-4PM
Where: The Long Island Children's Museum
The Long Island Children's Museum is having a fun Thanksgiving themed event where kids can learn about why turkeys are a part of Thanksgiving dinner and "dress up" their own turkey decoration.  Learn more here.

Turkey/Pumpkin Mommy & Me Painting
When: Sunday
Where: As You Wish (418A Bedford Avenue, Bellmore)
Paint a canvas for a Thanksgiving decoration with your kids!  The event does cost money ($39/couple), but it has supplies, instructions, bagels, juice and party games.  Learn more here.

For more fun weekend events, check out this article from Mommy Poppins.

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!

Do Something Different With Your Halloween Candy This Year!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Halloween is right around the corner! Children will line the streets in all different sorts of costumes going door to door hoping to receive their favorite candies!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City is asking for you to do something a little different with your left over candy this year. Pediatric Dentistry is announcing CASH FOR CANDY! 

We will pay $1.00 per pound (up to 5 pounds) for your UNOPENED Halloween candy. All the candy collected will be donated to Operation Gratitude, a program designed to send care packages to the U.S. Military!

We will be collecting your Halloween candy at our Garden City office from November 1st until November 9^th!

For more information, visit our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Why Eating An Apple A Day Helps Your Teeth In Many Ways!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

The old tale goes “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away.” For anyone nervous about going to the dentist, pick up a bag of apples and keep reading to find out why eating an apple a day can help your teeth in many ways.

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An apple is a healthy fruit; one that your mother drilled into your head at an early age saying, “Apples are good for you!” Now, if you knew at that early age that eating an apple a day can keep your mouth cleaner in many ways and help avoid scary dentist visits, then as children we would be listening to our mothers and eating apples all the time!

People do not realize that taking a bite of an apple acts similar to a toothbrush, due to the presence of fiber rich flesh and skin.  Eating an apple helps fight plaque, stains on your teeth, removes any food particles sticking to your gums as well as enhances teeth whitening. You would not think that apples have such a presence on your teeth when you eat them, but they can be responsible for acting as a scrub on your tongue, teeth and gums. The best way to maximum the benefit of an apple is to eat the skin, which helps when you are a coffee drinker and have stains on your teeth. Most people think that eating an apple when you wake up or as a mid-day snack is refreshing, but when in reality you should be eating an apple after dinner or before bed to get rid of any stains or food that is stuck in your teeth.

To fight bad breathe would you rather chew gum or eat an apple? Most people say they would chew gum, but if you are having issues with bad breathe, eat more fruits with rich fiber like apples which acts as a natural breath freshener and helps prevent bad breath! 

An Apple a Day Can Keep the Dentist Away! Eat more apples to help with your overall dental hygiene.

For more information on practicing excellent oral health, visit the Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City Facebook Wall, linked HERE.  

Fall Festivals on Long Island!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you looking to enjoy the fall season on Long Island with your family? There are plenty of events happening all over the Island to help celebrate the beautiful fall season! From petting zoos to hayrides and pumpkin picking to apple picking, there is something for everyone!

Here are a couple of fall festivals happening on Long Island! Enjoy!

Fall Festival

Location: Hicks Nurseries

When: Beginning 9/22

Location: Westbury

Fish Hatchery Fall Fair

Location: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium

When: Saturday, 9/29

Bellmore Family Street Festival

Location: Bellmore Long Island Railroad Station

When: 9/20-9/23

County Fair

Location: Miller Place-Mt. Sinai Historical Society

When: 9/22-9/23

Will you attend any of these fall festivals? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

NYC Health Board Places Ban on Super-Sized Sugary Drinks!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

A rule has recently been passed in New York City by the health board stating that super-sized sugary drinks at restaurants, concession stands and other eateries will be banned. The new ban will put a 16-ounce size limit on cups and bottles of non-diet soda, sweetened teas and other high calorie beverages that are offered.

The ban will only be placed at restaurants, concession stands and eateries but will not apply at supermarkets or convenience stores. Health board officials believe that this ban is necessary due to the obesity epidemic in our country.

Many New Yorkers are unhappy with this decision by the health board and believe the ban is “a gross government intrusion.” Also, beverage industries and restaurants think that health experts are exaggerating the role sugary beverages play in obesity in America.

What do you think about this ban? Do you think it will help eliminate obesity in New Yorkers? Let us know your thoughts on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Renovations to be made at Roosevelt Field!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

If you are someone who frequents the Roosevelt Field mall, you’ve probably noticed some changes in the past year. However, the renovations are far from over!

There are new restaurants to appear such as The Capital Grille and Havana Central, renovated and redesigned spaces and a Neiman Marcus to soon be added to the already amazing Roosevelt Field. There are also plans to renovate the AMC movie theatre and upgrade it to a premium movie theater.

The food court is also going to be relocated to the Dick’s Sporting Goods area. It will go from its current 1,000 square feet to 1,200 square feet. The space where the food court is currently located will be turned into small stores.

A representative for Roosevelt Field reports their first project will be the food court and it is scheduled to begin in early 2013.

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City is located at 585 Stewart Avenue, directly behind Roosevelt Field Mall!

What do you think about these renovations? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

The Reality of Retainers!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you one of the thousands of kids out there who need to wear a retainer? You may ask your parents why you have to or what it’s used for. Follow the provided link to find out about “the reality of retainers," courtesy of kidshealth.org!

LINK: http://goo.gl/WxT8y

Activity Ideas to Keep the Kids Occupied on Road Trips!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

 Are you planning any road trips this summer with your children? Some parents are apprehensive about taking long trips in the car with small children because they get bored easily!

Here are some ideas for travel games and activities for you children on the go! With a little extra planning and a little extra baggage, your kids are sure to keep busy!

Self-contained toys such as mini Etch-A-Sketch or Magna Doodles are great games for travel. Whether it’s for a car road trip, a flight or a trip to the grocery store these games are mess free and allow your kids to use their imagination!

Interactive books are another great choice! These books have flaps to lift, tabs to pull, laces to tie, wheels to turn and stickers that can be moved around! All of these options are ways to enhance your child’s motor skills. They also keep your children occupied and interested longer than a regular book.

Crayons, markers and coloring books are classics but can keep your children occupied anywhere! Always keep a backpack filled with crayons, washable markers and coloring books handy for any on the go situation or road trip!

I spy is another great game for a long car ride! Simply ask your child to find things in the car or around the car and then ask them to pick something for you to find. This game is sure to keep the kids occupied for quite some time!

If your kids like to interact in pretend play, it’s smart to always carry around lightweight toy cars and animal figures! Hot wheels cars are extremely popular amongst toddlers along with zoo animal figurines.

Do you have any other ideas for travel game activities that your kids enjoy? Let us know on our Facebook page linked HERE!