Tooth Tips for Your Memorial Day Getaway

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you planning a Memorial Day weekend getaway?  Here are a few tips to help you keep tiny teeth healthy - no matter where you are!

Travel Tips for Teeth:

• Choose Healthy Snacks - Sugary treats may be tempting while traveling, but stick to easy-to-pack healthy snacks instead!  Carrots, broccoli and other veggies are easy to pack into a cooler.  Skip out on fruit juice too - choose water instead!
• Keep a Toothbrush Handy - Practice good dental care when you're on-the-go.  Keep a travel toothbrush handy so that you can give your teeth a quick brush and rinse at any pitstops.
• Focus on Teeth Before Bed - Wherever you end up at the end of the day - whether a hotel or a family member's home, don't forget to end the day with thorough brushing and flossing.

Check out this article from Colgate for more tips on how to care for your teeth when traveling this weekend. 

If you are in need of dental care, you can always contact our office.  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!

Healthy Memorial Day Snack Ideas for Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you planning any Memorial Day weekend celebrations?  As your kids enjoy their weekend and day off from school, make sure they are snacking healthy!  Here are a few festive snack ideas that will them enjoy the day, while also keeping their teeth healthy.

Memorial Day Snacks:

• Patriotic Parfaits - Create a red, white and blue parfait for dessert!  Use yogurt low in sugar and top it off with blueberries!  Check out the complete recipe here.
• Flag Kebabs - Kebabs make the perfect BBQ snack.  Create a fruit platter with bananas, strawberries and blueberries to create a flag kebab fruit platter!  Check out the recipe here.
• Red, White and Blue Chocolate Covered Strawberries - This treat will satisfy your child's sweet tooth.  Just be sure to brush after!  Check out the recipe here.
• Flag Toast - Start your day off right with a patriotic breakfast.  Add fruit in the shape of a flag to your toast for a breakfast that is healthy and filling.

If you are in need of dental care, you can always contact our office.  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!