National Children's Dental Health Month

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Did you know that kids miss 51 million hours of school each year due to tooth related health problems?  

February is National Children's Dental Health Month - and we're reminding all parents and kids of the importance of brushing for 2 minutes, 2 times a day!

Taking good care of teeth is essential to health and development, especially at a young age.  Although baby teeth do eventually fall out, they play an important role in helping your child bite, chew food, and speak clearly.  With regular tooth care (brushing and flossing), bi-annual dental cleanings, exams, dental sealants, and x-rays, we can make sure that their teeth are developing into a healthy and beautiful smile.

Having a hard time getting your child interested in their smile health?  The American Dental Association has a few cute dental health print outs for kids to enjoy!

• Try your hand at a dental themed crossword
• Figure out what foods are healthy for teeth with this matching game
• Spend some time coloring in this activity sheet
• Love word searches?  Try to find the healthy hidden treats here

You can also help keep kids keep track of their brushing habits by marking off two boxes on a calendar every time they brush!  If you don't have a calendar at home, you can print off this checklist to help them fight cavities this month.

Don't forget to enter our Facebook contest for a chance to win a gift basket in honor of National Children's Dental Health Month!

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.  

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

National Children's Dental Health Month Quickly Coming To A Close

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

National Children’s Dental Health Month is quickly coming to a close.  What have you done to care for your child’s teeth?  It’s not too late to learn new ways to keep your child’s smile beautiful and healthy from a very young age.  At Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove, we encourage parents and kids to keep their smiles healthy all year long.  

Here are some tips on how to care for tiny teeth:

• Keep Gums Clean - Wipe gums after meals to get your child used to an oral care routine.
• Brush Baby Teeth - Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears.  Use a baby sized brush and a smear of toothpaste to clean the tooth.
• Avoid Baby Bottle Decay - When babies fall asleep with their bottle, the sugary drink eats away at the tooth enamel.  Just like in adults, this can result in cavities.  Keep your baby’s mouth clean by wiping the gums and brushing new baby teeth after each feeding.
• Visit our Office - Schedule your child’s first dental visit during the first six months after the first tooth erupts.

Learn more about how you can care for tiny teeth by clicking here.  We are also happy to answer any questions you have regarding your child’s oral health at our office. Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. 

Join The "Monster-Free Mouths Movement" To Help Keep Your Child's Mouth As Healthy As Possible!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Attention parents, thanks to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, you can join the "Monster-Free Mouths Movement" and help keep your child's mouth as healthy as possible!

With the help of three feisty little monsters named Ginger Bite-Us, Tartar The Terrible and Tooth D.K., your children will be on their way to great oral health for years to come!

As you may already know, February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This is the perfect opportunity to tune up your children's oral health routines and express the importance of brushing and flossing daily! If you have any questions about your child's oral health, please contact either one of our offices! We would be more than happy to answer any questions you have. For more information on our practice, visit us online at www.pdofgc.com.

To learn more about the Mouth Monsters, CLICK HERE!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

As you may already know, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. National Children’s Dental Health Month is sponsored by the ADA and is a great opportunity for parents and pediatric dentists to help educate and remind children just how important establishing good oral heath routine’s from a young age is. 

It’s extremely important for children to have a positive attitude towards oral hygiene from a young age to ensure they maintain these habits throughout their life!

The staff at Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove has been visiting schools on Long Island to promote National Children’s Dental Health Month! So far, we've visited:

• The Lutheran School – Garden City
• The Little People School – Sea Cliff
• Harbor Day Care – Sea Cliff
• Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club – Glen Cove
• Next week we will be visiting:
• St. Anne School – Garden City
• In March we will be visiting:
• Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club – Glen Cove
• Garden Manor Preschool – Garden City  

If you have any questions about your child's oral health, give us a call at either one of our locations. We look forward to speaking with you! For more information on our practice, visit us online at www.pdofgc.com. 

Continue Spreading the Word on National Children's Dental Health Month!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Today is the last day of February, which marks the last day of National Children's Dental Health Month. Although the month is over, we hope that you'll continue to spread the word on the importance of children's dental health, every month of the year!

We want to thank everyone for participating in National Children's Dental Health Month and for making it a success! 

For more infromation on children's dental health, visit our website pediatricdentistryofgardencity.com.

National Children's Dental Health Month "How to Brush" Coloring Sheet!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

There are only a few days left to go in National Children’s Dental Health Month! However, we hope you’ll continue to spread the word about how to maintain good oral health every month of the year!

Here is a LINK to a great coloring sheet (courtesy of ada.org) on “How to Brush” for your children! Be sure to help them read the directions given next to each picture! This is a great way to remind them of the importance of brushing and the correct way to do so!

Let us know if your children enjoy this coloring exercise on our Facebook wall! 

Are You Spreading the Word About National Children's Dental Health Month?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

National Children's Dental Health month is still going on and we hope that you're helping to spread the word! 

If your children play sports, it's extremely important to make sure they wear a mouthguard when participating in all athletic events. This is the best way to protect their teeth from any potential harm! 

Let us know how you help your children protect their oral health during sporting events, on our Facebook page, linked HERE!

Did You Know February is National Children's Dental Health Month?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Did you know February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? This is a great time to remind your children just how important oral health really is!

This month, remind your children about the importance of brushing their teeth twice a day, flossing daily, eating healthy meals, limiting snacks and regular visits to the dentist! These are all steps you should encourage them to follow to ensure the best possible dental health!

Let us know how you’re celebrating dental health month on our Facebook page, linked HERE! For more information on National Children’s Dental Health month, visit ada.org/ncdhm!

Get Your Children Involved in Dental Health Month!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

February is National Children’s Dental Health month! This month, we really want to spread the word about just how important it is to develop healthy dental habits at a young age!

If you’re looking for a few ways to get your children involved in dental health month, how about having a dental health crafting party? Gather your children and their friends and get crafting on dental health collages! Give each child at the party a toothbrush, piece of dental floss and pictures of mouthwash. Along with these items, all you’ll need is construction paper, glue and markers. Help each child glue the toothbrush, mouthwash pictures and floss to a piece of paper. When each item is glued to the paper, have the children write down why each tool is important. 

This is a great way to remind them why each tool is so important for their overall dental health!

Let us know if you have any dental health crafting ideas on our Facebook page, linked HERE!