Labor Day Weekend on Long Island!

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With Labor Day weekend unofficially marking the end of summer, be sure to celebrate one last hurrah with the family before you fall back into school and busy schedules.
 

If you still haven’t nailed down your plans yet, check out some of these local happenings around the Island:

Shinnecock Pow-Wow -  Shinnecock Reservation, Southampton
8/29 - 5-11pm, 8/30 - 10a-11p, 8/31 and 9/1 - 10a-5p
Price: seniors: $12, kids ages 6-11: $10, kids 5 and younger: FREE
Tribal dances, ceremonies, crafts, storytelling, native foods, demonstrations, dance and drum competitions followed by a fire lighting at sunset!

Street Fair on the Green - Eisenhower Park Field 8, East Meadow
8/30 - 8/31 from 10a-5p
FREE
A unique opportunity to check out some arts and crafts with all the fun of a street fair but in the middle of Nassau County’s biggest park.

Old Time Music Weekend - Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Old Bethpage
8/30 - 8/31 from 10a-4p
Price: seniors: $10, kids ages 5-12: $7, kids under 5: FREE
Honoring the American soldiers, a Brass Military band will perform, along with popular music from the Civil War time period. Visitors may also enjoy learning traditional 1800s contra dancing, while listening to the music.

Splish Splash - Splish Splash Water Park, Calverton
10a-5p through September 1
Price: $41, for those shorter than 48 inches tall: $31
Long Island’s lone water park closes on Labor Day, so ride the waves one last time before the party’s over.

For more local events, visit the Long Island Press » Are you planning to attend any fun events or activities? Share with us on our Facebook page!

Help Your Kids Make the Grade for Dental Health

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While enjoyable, the laid back pace of summer can often disrupt normal routines. With the first day of school around the corner, it’s time to start to transition your children back into their school year schedules (including establishing good dental habits).

As you know, a twice-yearly checkup is your child’s best defense against poor oral health; but, there are some dental habits that can begin at home! See below for some tips to help your kids ‘make the grade’ for dental health:

• Get your kids used to brushing 2 minutes, twice a day - purchase a brushing timer, or download a brushing app to use to encourage them to spend the full amount of time brushing their teeth!
• New school year, new toothbrushes! Be sure you swap the toothbrushes every three months to avoid buildup of germs and bacteria.
• Help your child’s nutrition by packing health lunches and replacing soft drinks and juices with water to keep their sugar consumption low.
• Get pending dental appointments, including fillings, out of the way before going back to school, to avoid missing class time during the school year. Schedule a visit with us today!

We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment. 

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Important Teeth Terms

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Caring for your children’s teeth is essential for starting them on the right to path to good oral health. If you’re uncertain of some words we’ve used during your appointments or on phone calls, we’re here to help you brush up on your vocab. 

See the below important teeth terms everyone should know:

Primary Teeth: You may have heard the term primary teeth, milk teeth, or deciduous teeth, but most commonly - baby teeth. Around age 6 most children will lose their baby teeth and the permanent, adult teeth will come in. 

Anesthesia: This kind of pain numbing medication is applied ‘locally’ - only to the area that needs numbing. A local anesthetic may be used while filing cavities or other minor procedures. For serious surgeries, general anesthesia may be required - which produces partial or complete unconsciousness

Gingivitis: Triggered by bacteria inside the mouth, gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. Gingivitis causes inflammation of the gum around the roots of the teeth and if the connective matter around the teeth is damaged, it may progress to tooth loss.

Fixed Appliances: This is another term used to describe semi-permanent devices attached to the teeth, like braces. Traditional braces are bonded to the front of the teeth to fix alignment problems.

For a full glossary of dental terms, visit our website here » 

If you have more questions or concerns about teeth terms give us a call! We have three different Long Island locations and specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment. 

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