Our NEW West Islip Location is Now Open!

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Our NEW West Islip Location is Now Open!

The day we've been waiting for has finally arrived, our third location is officially open. You are now able to book appointments at our new West Islip location - located at 615 Montauk Highway West Islip, NY 11795. You can also move appointments over if this location is more convenient for you.

 

 

Call us today to make your appointments - we can't wait to show you around! 631.661.7337

Get directions HERE!

Events This Weekend on Long Island!

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Even though summer has ended, there are still fun times to be had. This weekends weather is the perfect introduction to Fall so why not take advantage! Looking for fun activities to do with your family? See below for some events going on around Long Island:

In honor of Friday the 13th:
Bayville Scream Park opens its doors for the Halloween season. From 11am - 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays (and Columbus Day) they will feature 'Kids Not So Scary Days' - perfect for families with younger children. Read more here!

To continue into the halloween spirit:
Children's Theater presents "The Ghost of Sleepy Hollow." Ichabod Crane and the fearsome Headless Horseman come to life in this audience participation version of Washington Irving's classic tale. Preformed at the Carriage House Theater at the Vanderbilt Mansion in Centerport on Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm. Learn more here!

Festivals:
Long Island Family Festival (Friday - Sunday) at Tanner Park in Copiague. There will be music, carnival rides, food, activiites for kidsm and a pet expo in the park! Click here for specific times and additional information!

Bayville Waterside Festival (Saturday - Sunday) at Ransom Beach off Bayville Ave. Come down for craft & gift vendors, food, live music, and inflatables! Click here for more information.

What activities do you have planned? Share with us on our Facebook page!

Lunch Box Woes

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As we get back into the full swing of the school year, packing lunches can be a hassle in the morning. It's always easier to grab something quick and prepackaged while you try and get yourself and your household ready for the day.

Next time you go food shopping, try and avoid picking those prepackaged snacks up. Not only are they bad for your child's teeth, but they aren't too healthy in general.

Not sure what we're talking about? See below for the top 5 WORST snacks in your child's lunch, courtesy of SkinnyMom.com:

• Potato Chips - any major brand is fried in oil with added preservatives. Try making your own healthy homemade chips (like Kale or Sweet Potato) or purchasing an all natural / whole grain brand if some kind of chip is craved
• Fruit Snacks or Gummies - one of the worst snacks for your teeth, these snacks are sticky and high and sugar and easily get stuck around your teeth
• Cracker Packs - We've already explained why crackers are bad for your teeth, but again these snacks are processed with preservatives and ingredients your child doesn't need to be ingesting
• Packaged Cakes - These are deserts, not snacks and regardless they are filled with sugar, high fructose corn syrups, preservatives and dyes
• Juice Boxes - So much sugar! Encourage your child to drink water, even add some fresh fruit slices to give it more of a taste

Looking for healthier substitutes? Hummus & Vegetables, Nut Butter and Apples, Air-popped Popcorn, Fresh Fruit, Sweet Potato Chips, Cheese Slices are some options. What substitutes have you planned to make this year? Share with us on our Facebook page!

For more examples of Healthy School Lunches visit Parents.com.

Toddler Time in Nesconset!

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New month, new patients, new specials!

We're having Toddler Time on September 18th at our Nesconset location. It will be a FREE, less formal visit for new patients under the age of two. It will be an informative play group with a dental component to get your little one familiar with their surroundings and oral care. Children will receive a FREE exam cleaning and fluoride.

This special is for NEW PATIENTS ONLY. Call our Nesconset location for more details and book your appointment today!

Nesconset Office
631.360.7337
62 Lake Ave., Suite A
Nesconset, NY 11767

Labor Day Weekend Guide!

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For most people, Labor Day symbolizes end of summer, the one last hurrah before kids are back in school and full time work has resumed. 

If you and your family are looking for a way to celebrate this weekend, check out some of these events around Long Island, courtesy of LongIsland.com's Labor Day Guide:

Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival FREE

Gold Star Battalion Beach, Huntington, NY 11743

631-421-1985

Saturday, August 31st - 11 am

The Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society presents the 6th Annual Music Fest - the only music festival held on top of a working lighthouse in the middle of the sound and enjoy free and live performances with a musical variety from reggae to jazz and even rock. Spectators arrive in boats and yachts and other modes of water transportation from all over the tri-state area come to participate. Rain date is September 1st.

Labor Day Street Fair in Ronkonkoma

Hawkins Ave from Portion Rd to Wittridge Rd, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

631-963-2796

Sunday, September 1st - 11 am to 6 pm 

The Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce presents its 8th Annual Street Fair with hundreds of vendors, arts and crafts, and children’s rides, live music and entertainment, food, drinks and meet local business owners. Rain or shine! 

Seaford Festival FREE

Seaford Railroad Station, Merrick Road, Seaford, NY 11783

631-724-5966

Saturday, August 31st - Monday, September 2nd - 11 am to 6 pm

Spend the whole weekend at the Seaford Festival featuring merchandise and food vendors, arts and crafts and great gift items. Handicapped access is available. Come rain or shine!

American Airpower Museum Labor Day Event

1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735

631-293-6398

Friday, August 30th - Monday, September 2nd

 Spend Labor Day weekend at the American Airpower Museum for a show of all operational museum aircraft plus visiting aircraft. Call for more information.

6th Annual Craft & Gift Fair: Eisenhower Park FREE

Stewart Ave and Merrick Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554

516-442-6000

Saturday, August 31st - Sunday, September 1st - 10 am to 5 pm

Come interact and buy goods directly from emerging and established artisans as well as high quality craft, gift and service vendors who are offering their goods at affordable prices. Admission and parking is free at Field 8.

Are you planning to attend any fun events or activities? Share with us on our Facebook page!

How To Care For Your Teeth When You're Expecting

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Did you know that you could be doing more for your child's health by making sure to take care of your own teeth? In fact, good oral hygiene is incredibly important to expecting mothers.  When a woman learns she’s pregnant, one of the first things she should do is make an appointment with her Dentist.  You may not realize, but your gums are deeply connected to your overall health.

Did you know that Periodontal Disease has been linked to premature labor and low-birth-weight infants?  It’s a scary thought but when you think about it, it makes perfect sense.  The bacteria that accumulate in your gums when they’re in an unhealthy state can travel to your blood stream and cause problems for an expecting mother.  The National Institute of Health defines Periodontitis as“a destructive inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth and is caused by specific microorganisms or group of specific microorganisms. “  These microorganisms or bacteria can travel from your gums to the fetus and causes infections.  When this occurs, mothers are more vulnerable to preterm birth and low birth weight babies. 

So, if you’re expecting, make sure you check in with your Dentist.  Pediatric Dental Care starts with healthy moms! 

To book your child’s next dental appointment, contact us today !

For more information on how to care for your teeth when pregnant, check out this great infographic below, courtesy of Rusnak Dentistry: 

School Themed Snacks For Kids!

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Get your kids excited to go back to school! Thanks to Pinterest, we’ve found some great School Themed snacks your kids are sure to love - and bonus, they're good for your teeth!

Have a little one at home? You’ve most likely read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. CuteFoodForKids uses Babybel cheese and green apple slices to create this snack!

After school treat to go with the homework – these pencil snacks from Spoonful use cheese sticks, bologna, mustard, Bugles, and raisins.

First day of school breakfast – apple waffles! This Super Mom combined grated apple pieces with waffle batter and red food coloring!

A cheese bus! Perfect for the child who takes the bus to and from school. Monkey See uses cheese, apples, raisins, and olives.

Do you have any of your own school themed snacks? Share your recipes and photos on our Facebook page!