Did You Know You Can Catch a Cavity?

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Believe it or not it is true! Dental cavities are the single most common chronic childhood disease. While the cause of dental decay is multi-factorial most parents blame Halloween candy, snacking, or sugary drinks such as juice or soda.  These certainty contribute to cavities, however, cavities are also caused by bacteria. The main culprit is a bacteria called Streptococcus mutans. This bacteria lives in plaque on your teeth and feed off the sugars in your mouth. The bacteria produce an acid that weakens your teeth and cause cavities.  

Like most bacteria it can be transmitted from one person to another! This is especially true between caregivers and children and also happens between couples or even people living closely. Research has shown that children usually get the cavity causing bacteria from mom.

The better a parent or caregiver takes care of their teeth the less likely that they transmit the bacteria. Parents can lower the bacteria in their mouth with basic oral hygiene and visits to the dentist. Treating cavities in a parents mouth helps both the parent and child. Just like sharing other germs caregivers should avoid tasting children food, kissing children on the lips, and other actions that would cause the spread of this bacteria.

You can control the bacteria in your child's mouth by brushing and flossing regularly and visiting your dentist at least two times a year. In fact starting early helps a lot. The Academy for Pediatric dentistry advises that the first dental visit is within six months of eruption of the first tooth and no later than 12 months of age. Of course, limiting the sugar also helps so if you want to finally get rid of some of the candy we wont tell! 

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s dental health, give any of our three locations 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.

#TuesdayTips for a Tooth Healthy Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is just about here! While you prepare your homes (and bellies) for the feast, don’t leave oral health out of the equation. 

Make sure this year’s celebration is something your teeth will be thankful for, keep these Thanksgiving tips in mind:

1. Curb Sugar - Sugar and the holidays tend to go hand in hand. Just make sure not to overindulge. Encourage water with dinner instead of sugary, carbonated beverages.
2. Limit Snacking - You have a whole feast planned! Don’t spoil any appetites with excessive snacking.
3. Choose Healthy Options - If your kids or guests are hungry throughout the day, allow some snacking by offering up some tooth healthy options. Consider a cheese plate, vegetable platter, or fresh fruit!
4. Don’t Forget to Brush - Remember, cooked starches take longer to leave the mouth than sugar and can lead to cavities. So if there’s any bread, pasta, pretzels, or potato chips around on Turkey Day, don’t skip brushing and flossing afterwards!

Remember to contact us with any questions or concerns about your child’s oral health this holiday season.  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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Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

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Want to get your little ones involved in this year’s Thanksgiving feast but not exactly sure how? Give them decoration duty! We’ve gathered some Turkey day crafts sure to keep them busy this weekend:

 

3D Handprint Turkey
This craft is perfect for all ages and requires just a few materials. All you need for this activity is some construction paper, scissors, crayons, glue and googly eyes to make the best turkeys with your own two hands. Instructions here »

 

Tabletop Turkey
All you need is a paper cup, a pom-pom, some construction paper and googly eyes and you can create the perfect centerpiece for your table! Instructions here »

Thankful Box 

At the dinner table on Thanksgiving - ask each family member to write down what they are thankful for, and add it to your newly created Thankful Box! All you need is an empty Kleenex box, construction paper, scissors, and tape to get started. Instructions here »

 

Bubble Wrap Corn
Because what kid doesn’t love bubble wrap! Gather your materials: 2 pieces of paper, a crayon, paint, a piece of bubble wrap, a paint brush, glue and scissors - then get started. Instructions here »

 

Check out our Pinterest page for more crafts and share your creations with us on our Facebook page!

 

From everyone at Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental - we hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

We Are LIVE On Instagram!

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Happy to announce Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental is now LIVE on Instagram! Be sure to follow us at @AMP_Dental to see some behind the scenes looks at our office - plus get early access to special contests!

Our first Instagram contest?  Take a selfie in either of our three offices, using the hashtag: #amp_n for a chance to win a selfie stick! Just make sure to follow our page as well to be considered!

At Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental our purpose is to provide exceptional mental and dental care that can impact your child’s life forever.  Our practice has been providing excellent pediatric dentistry to children of Long Island for over 14 years.  We have three locations: Nesconset, Massapequa Park and our newest location in West Islip.  

#TestimonialTuesday - Recent Patient Reviews!

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Why should you choose (and recommend to your friends) Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental for all of your child’s dental care needs?

Our testimonials speak for themselves!

"My son was crying - obviously it's his first time - but the staff and Doc were so nice he didn't cry for long! Very clean and colorful!! I loved it!" - Emiliano C.

"Everything was amazing. All of the doctors had such patience with me, talked over everything to great extent. Even called to follow up on my son that night." - Kristopher M.

"As usual, the entire staff at Adelberg is polite, professional and great with the kids. Corinne, James' hygenist is always helpful about how to keep his teeth clean with all the extra "stuff" in his mouth these days. We will miss her when she is out on maternity." - James C.

"The office is beautiful and the staff and Dr were professional. I'm confident that my daughter is receiving the best care possible. I highly recommend this office." - Maelyn J.

"Always a pleasure to come here. Years ago, after a horrifying experience at another local pediatric dentist, we saw an ad for Adelberg Pediatric. We met Dr. Erika on our first visit. So wonderful, would never go anywhere else."  - Evren A.

“Dr. Jeanie was amazing with my son who had 2 baby front teeth pulled - she talked to him the entire time keeping him distracting from what was taking place and the next thing we knew BOTH teeth were removed THANK YOU !!!” - Michael M.

Thank you to all who have shared their experiences with us, we always strive to care for our patients as if they were our own children and love hearing that they had a pleasant dental experience in our offices. Have you visited recently and have a story to share? Feel free to leave a review on one of the below sites!

• Google+ Nesconset
• Google+ Massapequa Park
• Google+ West Islip
• Facebook

At Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental our purpose is to provide exceptional mental and dental care that can impact your child’s life forever.  Our practice has been providing excellent pediatric dentistry to children of Long Island for over 14 years.  We have three locations: Nesconset, Massapequa Park and our newest location in West Islip. 

Baby’s First Thanksgiving: What to Eat

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Do you have a new eater joining the table this Thanksgiving? Not to worry! We have some healthy Thanksgiving dinner options perfect for budding teeth:

• Sweet potatoes - Are super easy since they require minimal work to be baby ready. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin A, both necessary for healthy gums and tooth enamel.
• Cranberry sauce - A staple at Thanksgiving, cranberries have been reported to help prevent plaque forming bacteria and gingivitis. Plus - if you decide to make your own, you can control the amount of sugar added. Just make sure the sauce is pureed to a smooth texture for your little one!
• Veggies - Raw vegetables are known for stimulating saliva and cleaning plaque from teeth, but we don’t want to be serving this to new eaters. Making sure your child eats their vegetables though is still important to their health - so set aside some unseasoned green beans and puree them up for babies under 6 months or serve some well-cooked, bite-sized pieces to self-feeders.
• Turkey - This option is best for those with experience in solid foods, typically 7 months and up. Turkey is high in protein, calcium, and vitamin D - essential for keeping teeth and bones strong! Chop very fine pieces using a food processor or chef’s knife - hold the gravy.

New eaters or those up to 12 months may require food pureed and thinned with breast milk and formula. If your new eater has more experience with solids, an oatmeal texture is usually fine for this age. 

 
We hope everyone enjoys the bountiful harvest this year! Don’t forget - once the meal is over, be sure to brush with fluoride toothpaste or wipe your child’s gums clean with a clean gauze pad. 

 
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!

Weekend Fun for the Family (November 14th and 15th)

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Happy Friday! Looking for some things to do this weekend the whole family can enjoy? See what LI has in store:

Bounce! - Syosset
Saturday, November 14
Get the whole family to jump and play around on trampolines at Bounce! The facility contains multiple jumping courts of varying sizes and purpose including: foam pits, multiple lane slam dunk basketball courts, dodgeball courts, an enormous main court,  and the only indoor trampoline bungee jumps in America! Bring in two cans or boxes of food to donate to their Thanksgiving Food Drive and receive an additional half hour of FREE jump time!
 

Chocolate & Sweet FantaSEA Fest - Riverhead
Sunday, November 15
From 10am-4pm this Sunday, Visit the Long Island Aquarium, where you can sample chocolate and make your holiday purchases from more than 40 chocolate and sweets vendors! Make sure you brush and floss when you get home! Pricing information here »
 

Pumpkin Drop - Garden City
Sunday, November 15
Looking for something to do with your left over jack-o-lanterns? Bring them to the Cradle of Aviation Museum for their annual pumpkin drop! Let them go from the second story of the museum’s atrium to see them splat! The event is from 12-3pm and is free with museum admission.

Fairway 5k Turkey Trot - East Meadow
Sunday, November 15
This Sunday is the Fairway 5K Turkey Trot plus a kids 1K Fun Run “Chase the Gobbler.” All athletes are encouraged to bring food donations to the Race Site or pre-race checkins. Adults are welcome to run the 5K with a jogging stroller! Hurry - registration for the event closes TONIGHT! 

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.