Let’s Give Thanks for Healthy Teeth!

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Thanksgiving is less than a week away! As you prepare for the influx of guests and start readying your shopping lists, it’s also important to remember oral health. 

Proper nutrition is essential in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Make sure this year’s meal is something your teeth will be thankful for, be sure your little ones eat up these tooth-friendly items :

• Meats - Turkey is rich in phosphorus and helps keep your teeth healthy and strong
• Fruits and Veggies - Fiber-rich fruits and vegetables (including sweet potatoes and natural cranberries) act like detergent in your mouth and stimulate saliva!
• Dairy - Milk goes great in mashed potatoes or as your beverage for the meal. Calcium in dairy products works to strengthen teeth

We hope everyone enjoys the bountiful harvest this year! Remember to brush and floss to keep your smile healthy and bright! 

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. 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!

Establish Your Child’s Dental Home EARLY!

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Start your child on the path for a lifetime of good dental health by having them practice proper dental habits before their teeth begin to surface! 

At Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental - we provide a warm, friendly environment, and treat your children the same way we treat our own. See what Dr. Marc Adelberg himself has to say about infant oral exams and early intervention services:

We recommend your child’s first dental visit happen by their first birthday to ensure their teeth are erupting properly and that there are no dental abnormalities. Bringing in your child early also helps to establish a dental home, so that they have a familiar place to turn to in the event of a dental emergency. 

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. 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!

Holiday Toy Drive

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Help us make the holidays brighter for a child in need! Drop off a new, unwrapped toy next time you are in the office, and we will be sure it gets to a local child in need for the holidays. Thank you!

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. 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!

Meet Hermey the Elf

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If you’ve seen Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, then it’s no surprise to you that Hermey the Elf grew up not wanting to build toys, but instead become a dentist! Now, Hermey continues to do his part in increasing oral health literacy by teaming up with the ADA to promote proper dental hygiene, maintaining the right nutrition, and dental visits as key factors in preventing cavities.

Introduce your kids to Hermey by heading over to MouthHealthyKids.org for free downloadable educational coloring book pages, a fun dental health quiz, and a separate sweepstakes drawing to receive a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer prize package!

In the meantime, here is a Healthy Teeth Checklist that Hermey uses so he can remember how to keep his mouth healthy - share these tips with your kids to help them remember to take care of their teeth too:

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. 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!

Vote For Us for the Best Pediatric Dental Practice on Long Island!

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As you know, we’ve been nominated AGAIN for the Bethpage’s Best of LI 2015 competition - but we need YOUR help to win!

Please help us win 1st place in the Best Pediatric Dental Practice category - you can vote once a day, every day, until December 15th. All you have to do is click on THIS link, scroll down to our category (Pediatric Dental Practice), select us - “Adelberg & Montalvan Pediatric Dental – Multiple Locations,” and submit your vote.

If you have any questions, let us know. Again, we want to thank you all for your continuous support.

 

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. 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!

Candy Buy Back Program!

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Not all Halloween candies are created equal. When it comes to healthy teeth, some choices are better than others.

Even though Halloween is over, there’s plenty of candy around. If you’re still sorting out your kids treat’s this year, we wanted to provide a guide to make sure you separate the good treats from those mouth monster favorites:

We know most kids don’t look forward to Halloween for the dark chocolate and sugar-free gum, and that’s okay! If your kids are indulging in any kind of candy, make sure they also drink plenty of water to dislodge particles around their teeth, then finish up with brushing and flossing. 

For any unwanted candies, feel free to bring them into our offices to participate in our Candy Buy Back program! Now through November 14th, if you bring in your candy you will be entered into our contest to win a $25 gift card to the movies! All donated candy will be shipped over to our troops. 

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. 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.  

Teal Pumpkin Project

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Did you know - the pumpkins are painted this color because TEAL is the color of food allergy awareness!

From all of us here at Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics, we want to wish you and your family a Happy and SAFE Halloween. Halloween safety isn't only about walking in groups or looking both ways prior to crossing a street - it’s also about making sure to inspect all ‘treats’ your children receive this year.

When it comes to food allergies, even the smallest bite can trigger a severe allergic reaction. Allergy experts say that smaller, bite sized versions of normally safe candy are sometimes manufactured differently - which makes them potentially dangerous for children with food allergies.

So to prevent any mishaps - this Halloween, FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) is encouraging communities to start a new tradition sure to make the Halloween season less scary for those with food allergies: the Teal Pumpkin Project.

This campaign encourages people to raise awareness of food allergies by providing non-food treats for trick-or-treaters (coloring pages and crayons, glow sticks, vampire teeth, etc) and painting a pumpkin teal and placing it in front of their house with a sign from FARE to indicate they have non-food treats available!

Learn more about the campaign here and keep your eyes out for teal pumpkins near you. Have a child with food allergies? This Google Map provides an update of teal pumpkins in your area!

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. 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.