Tooth Friendly Easter Basket

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T-minus 2 days until the Easter Bunny stops by our homes! And who doesn’t love waking up to a basket full of colored eggs and various sweet treats! But when the baskets are empty, you may find yourself left with another surprise from the Easter Bunny - a toothache.

This year, encourage the Easter Bunny to leave some tooth-friendly options for your little bunnies - such as:
 

Hollowed out chocolate - Moderation is key! You don’t need to deprive your kids from their favorite chocolate bunny, just choose hollowed out instead of a solid brick of chocolate. Better yet, look for dark chocolate treats - dark chocolate contains an ingredient called CBH which can help harden tooth enamel, win win!
 

Tooth-friendly treats - Lollipops, caramels, or any other hard/sticky candy takes longer to eat and can latch on to teeth, exposing teeth to sugars longer. Don’t let these be the center of focus for the Easter basket -  choose dark chocolate, sugarless gums, or sugar-free candies. Aside from candy - there are always some healthy snack options like carrot sticks! An Easter Bunny favorite and also great for teeth, carrots help stimulate saliva which helps wash away any sugars in the mouth. 

 

Toys, games & gifts - Stuffed animals, sidewalk chalk, lip balm, oh my! Easter doesn’t have to be all about having sweets - after all, your kids are sweet enough! Add in some non-food alternatives to celebrate the holiday while also protecting teeth.
 

Dental products - Get your kids excited about brushing and flossing again! Treat them to a fun flavored toothpaste or floss to add variety to their normally minty routine. Add some fun animal dental flossers and new toothbrushes for a complete dental set. Perfect to use after the candy is done!

 

For all who are celebrating, we hope you have a Hoppy Easter! 

 

If you have any questions about how to improve your child's oral health please give our offices a call. 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. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for updates and industry news.

 

Upcoming Easter Egg Hunts on Long Island!

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The Leprechaun came and went, now the Easter Bunny is getting ready to start his hop across Long Island. If you’re looking for some “eggcellent” weekend festivities - we’ve got you covered:

Easter Egg Hunt at Old Mill Nurseries - Bellmore
Saturday, March 19th at 12pm
Cost: Free
Take part in the 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt this weekend! Starting at 11:30am, the Easter Bunny and his helpers will hide over 1,000 eggs around the Old Mill Nursery - marking 10 Special Eggs that can win you a prize! The hunt begins at 12pm followed by pictures with the Easter Bunny at 12:30pm - bring your cameras!

Spring Egg Hunt at Belmont Lake State Park - North Babylon
Saturday, March 19th from 12-2pm
Cost: Free
Children of all ages can take part in an Easter Egg Hunt as well as enjoy various games, pony rides, and other live animals! There will also be a special appearance from the Easter Bunny himself!

Spring Eggstravaganza at the Long Island Children's Museum - Garden City
Saturday, March 19th from 6-9pm
Cost: $11 per person, $9 LICM members
Home on over to the Long Island Children’s Museum to meet Peter Cottontail, take part in egg relays, and other themed crafts! Collect eggs are you bounce from activity to activity and for a small fee ($4) enjoy “Eggcellent” Performers by the National Circus Project! 

Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt @PlayAmusements - Farmingdale
Thursday, March 24th from 6-8pm
Cost: $15/child
For families with special needs children AND their siblings, head over to @PlayAmusements on 110 in Farmingdale. The $15 per child includes UNLIMITED rides, $4 worth of tokens for arcade games, food and drinks, and of course - an Easter Egg hunt! Must pre-register to attend!

Eggstravaganza at Quogue Wildlife Refuge - Quogue
Saturday, March 26th from 11-11:45am OR 2-2:45pm
Cost: $8/child. Reservations required, ages 5-12
Inspect the Refuge egg and nest collection for ideas to create your own fun nest craft. You may want to bring a smock or an old shirt with you. Kids will decorate their own ‘nests’ and color and decorate hard-boiled eggs to take home. Dress appropriately, the program may take place outside!

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If you have any questions about how to improve your child's oral health please give our offices a call. 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. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for updates and industry news.

Easter on Long Island!

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Vibrant colored eggs, peeps, and chocolate bunnies -- Easter is here! Looks like clear skies are on the horizon, perfect for the Easter Bunny to hop all over Long Island hiding those eggs.

If you’re looking for things to do with the family this holiday weekend, check out some of these local Easter happenings below:

Easter Egg hunts – On Long Island this Saturday April 19th, and Easter Sunday kids will be looking for treat-filled Easter eggs. Farmingdale, Cold Spring Harbor, Smithtown, and East Meadow are just a handful of places that will be hosting an Easter egg hunt adventure. Be sure to check out MommyPoppins to find out where and when the hunt is happening!

 

Spring Festival – Come on down to Smithtown tomorrow, April 19th, from 12-4pm and enjoy a fun-filled day of relay races, face painting, egg hunts and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! For more information click here »

Peter Rabbit Performances - At 2pm at the Studio Theatre in Lindenhurst tomorrow, take the kids to go see a musical performance! Or head to Port Jefferson at Theatre Three to watch the famous tale.

 

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