Weekend Events 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 something fun to do with your kids?  Here are a few of the fun, family-friendly events happening across Long Island this weekend!

Weekend Events:

Nassau County Strawberry Festival
When: May 28 - 31
Where: Boces School Grounds, North Bellmore
Time: Friday 6pm - 11pm, Saturday and Sunday Noon - 6pm
This Strawberry Festival offers rides, free live entertainment, and fresh strawberries!

Long Island Orchid Festival
When: May 29 - 31
Time: 9am - 5pm
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay
The Long Island Orchid Society is hosting a festival with orchid vendors from around the world!

Brookhaven Fair
When: May 28 - 30
Time: Friday 5pm - Midnight, Saturday and Sunday Noon to Midnight
Where: Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill
Cost: $8 ($25 unlimited rides)
Farmingville's fair includes rides, food vendors, games, entertainment and fireworks!

Check out this article from Newsday for more fun weekend events on Long Island.

If you want to schedule a spring cleaning and exam for your kids, 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!

When Do Kids Need to Wear a Mouth Guard?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Does your child play an after school sport?  Take precautions and make sure they are playing safely this spring and summer!  

Mouthguards are one of the best ways to prevent dental injury when playing contact sports.  These protective guards help absorb the shock experienced by an accidental blow to the face.  It's important to keep tiny teeth protected when playing sports, whether for a team or at home.

These are just a few of the contact sports that kids should protect their teeth during.

Contact Sports:

• Baseball
• Softball
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Basketball

Check out this article for more mouthguard facts.  If you want to schedule a spring cleaning and exam for your kids, 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!

Memorial Day Weekend Events on LI

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you excited for the three day weekend?  We know we are!  Here are a few fun ways to spend Memorial Day weekend with your family!

Memorial Day Weekend Events:

Bethpage Air Show
Where: Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh
When: 5/23, 5/24
Cost: $10 per vehicle
The Thunderbirds will be performing this year for the Jones Beach Air Show!  Kick off the summer by spending Memorial Day weekend at the beach.

Memorial Day Fireworks
Where: North Hempstead Beach, Port Washington
When: Saturday, 5/23
Cost: Free Admission, $5 parking
Enjoy a firework show honoring our fallen troops.  The ceremony will begin at 6pm, followed by live music.  The fireworks will begin at sunset.

Brookhavenn Fair
Where: Bald Hill, Farmingville
When: 5/23, 5/24, 5/25
The Brookhaven Fair is the biggest fair on Long Island!  Families can enjoy amusement rides, a petting zoo, karaoke and more!

Check out this article from Mommy Poppins for more family-friendly weekend events. 

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!

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!

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 something fun to do this weekend?  These events happening across Long Island are the perfect way to keep kids entertained!

Events for Kids This Weekend:

Messy Afternoons
Where: Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City
When: Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Cost: $3
Visit the Long Island Children's Museum this weekend for a fun children's workshop.  It's perfect for days with a chance of rain!  The fee is $3 for the regular museum admission (only $2 if your a LICM member).

Meet Donald & Daisy Duck
Where: Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
When: Satuday, May 16th
Cost: Free
Who doesn't love Disney?  Visit the Smith Haven Mall this weekend for a Meet & Greet with Donald and Daisy Duck!

Magic Tree House Double Feature
Where: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, East Main Street, Smith Town
Cost: $15
Do your kids love the Magic Tree House book series?  THere will be a live performance of two Magic Tree House books this weekend.

Check out these articles from Newsday and Long Island Mommy Poppins for more fun weekend events!

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!

The Importance of Dental Care for Special Needs Children

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Did you know that children with special needs are very susceptible to tooth decay, gum disease and oral trauma?   According to the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, oral health is their number one unmet health need!  

The good news is that dental diseases are preventable!  With good dental care at an early age, your child can enjoy a healthy smile.

At Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove, we offer preventative dental care that benefits all children.

Preventive Dentistry Includes:

• Effective Brushing & Flossing
• Moderate Snacking
• Adequate Fluoride
• Regular Professional Cleanings
• Sealants on Molars

It's especially important that kids with special needs seek regular dental checkups in order to prevent bite issues and teeth crowding.  If your child requires special care during their dental visit, we offer gentle care and if desired, even mild sedation.  We can determine the best method of care for your child's specific health needs, discuss the benefits, limits and risks of that technique with you.  

Read more about the importance of dental care here in Parenting magazine or visit our website to learn more about our care for patients with special needs.

If you have any questions about how to best care for your child's dental needs, 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!