Fourth of July Weekend Events and Fireworks Celebrations

 

Fourth of July weekend is basically here and Long Island is filled with kid-friendly events to help make memories you won’t forget! Gather your family and friends and head to one of these fireworks celebrations or events this weekend:

Sag Harbor Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

21 West Water Street, Sag Harbor, 11963. sagharboryc.com

Free event! 9:30, July 2.

LI Pickers’ Flea Market Saturdays

813 Carman Avenue, Westbury, 11590. Li-pickers.com

Free Event! 9:00am - 4:00pm, July 2.

Hello, My Name IS Octicorn Storytime

Barnes & Noble, 4000 East Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, 11731. barnesandnoble.com

Free Event! 11am, July 2.

St. Anthony’s Family Feast & Festival

20 Cheshire Place, East Northport, 11731. saintanthonyofpadua.com

Free Event! July 3.

Long Island Ducks vs. Sugar Land Skeeters

Bethpage Ballpark, 3 Courthouse Drive, Central Islip, 11772. Liducks.com

$12-$15. 6:30pm, July 3.

Port Jefferson’s Fourth of July Parade

Main Street, Port Jefferson, 11777. portjeffchamber.com

Free Event! 10am-12pm, July 4.

Fireworks Cruise

405 Main Street, Port Washington, 11050. events.longisland.com

$30. 6:30pm-10:30pm, July 4.

Firework Show at Jones Beach

Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, 11793. jonesbeach.com

$10 Parking Fee. 9:30pm, July 4.

Stars Over Montauk

Umbrella Beach, Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, 11954. montaukchamber.com

Free Event! 9pm, July 4.

From all of us here at Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental, we wish you all a Happy and Safe 4th of July! Should any dental emergencies arise while out in celebration, you know who to call.

2016 Summer Fun on Long Island

School's out - let the summer fun commence! If you’re looking for ideas to keep the kiddies entertained this summer, Long Island is your one stop shop for indoor and outdoor excitement. 
Go to an amusement park: You don’t have to schlep the family to Six Flags or Hersey Park for amusement - Long Island has its own fun parks - Adventureland and Splish Splash - within reach. Adventureland, located on Route 110 in Farmingdale, has been LI’s main amusement park since 1962 and Splish Splash in Calverton has been ranked the third best water park in the US! Check out their websites for prices and discounts.

Hit the beach: If there’s one thing Long Island is known for, it’s our beaches. Grab the sand toys, beach chairs, and umbrellas and have a family day in the sun. Or, book a ‘staycation’ - rent a home or hotel in the Hamptons, Fire Island, or Montauk for a few days of quality family bonding time!

Enjoy some outdoor fun: Not quite ready to go pro? Help your kids strengthen their hitting or putting skills with a day at the batting cages or mini golf! Country Fair Entertainment & Event Park in Medford has it all - mini golf, driving range, batting cages, go-karts, laser tag, and an arcade. At Station Sports in Huntington Station, you’ll find batting cages and mini golf - but also target paintball and wiffle ball for the youngsters.

Head indoors in poor weather: Movie theaters, museums, indoor play - you name it, Long island has it. On those especially hot or rainy days, treat the kids to a movie, go educational with a day at a local museum or the Long Island Aquarium, or head indoors for some laser tag or trampoline sports at Bounce! or Sky Zone.

For any questions, concerns, or dental emergencies this summer- we’re here for you and your child. Our practice has been providing excellent pediatric dentistry to children of Long Island for over 14 years.  Please feel free to contact us at any of our 3 locations!

Beach Friendly Snacks

 

Towels? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Hangry kids? Let’s hope not! There's nothing like a family outing to the beach, but you’ll want to be prepared when hunger strikes. Here are some of our favorite healthy (and tooth-friendly) snacks to have on hand:

• Peanut butter banana roll ups are a perfect way for your kids to get the protein they need! Bananas are also loaded with potassium as well as vitamins B6 and C. Try using a wrap instead of bread to make bite sized pieces perfect for the kids.
• Fruit popsicles are a great refreshment for you and your children on your beach days. Use a standard cupcake liner around the base of the popsicle stick to keep your kids hands and bathing suits clean! Try this watermelon recipe for your next beach popsicles!
• Fruit on a stick! Digging through a bag of fruit at the beach is a recipe for disaster. Make fruit kabobs for a sweet mess-free snack. TIP: The best fruit choices for the beach are watermelon, blue or purple berries, mango and apricot because of their phytochemicals that can help protect your skin from harm UV rays!
• Raw vegetables are a perfect snack for the beach. Individually bag a mixture of different veggies such as baby carrots, celery sticks, or zucchini, for each child.  All these vegetables are not only great for teeth but work to keep you hydrated as well! TIP: Add hummus or peanut butter to give the vegetables a little kick!
• Trail mix! Toss together unsalted nuts, seeds, and dried fruit to customize your own trail mix. Avoid adding chocolate, it will melt easily and become messy! TIP: To avoid the kids wasting the food when it drops in the sand, use mason jar containers to dispense the trail mix more easily!

For more tips on how to keep teeth healthy - give us a call! 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 West Islip.

Shark Teeth Facts in Honor of Shark Week

 

The Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week is underway! Its purpose? To demystify some of the ocean’s greatest creatures - educating an average of 2.5 million viewers about sea life.

 
Ready to sink your teeth into Shark Week 2016? We figured we’d offer up some shark teeth facts to get you started:

Sharks have numerous rows of teeth.
Did you know sharks teeth are arranged in rows? While the amount of rows vary from species to species, sharks often have anywhere from 5 to 15 rows of teeth in each jaw - with the bull shark having around 50 rows of teeth total.
 

Sharks teeth are connected differently (and fall out frequently).
Shark teeth are not attached to gums on a root like our teeth but rather by soft tissue, and they fall out all the time! This is crucial so that when teeth are worn or broken, they are easily replaced by new, sharper teeth.

Sharks continue producing teeth throughout their lifetime.
When we lose a baby tooth, our adult set comes in. Sharks however are constantly producing teeth to replace those lost. Each time a shark loses a tooth in one of the rows, the tooth behind it moves up to take the lost tooth’s place - acting like a conveyor belt. In fact, a shark may grow and use over 20,000 teeth in its lifetime!
 

Shark teeth have built in toothpaste.
It’s no wonder sharks don’t get cavities - the outside of their teeth is actually made up of fluoride! Fluoride is nature’s cavity fighter and can be found in all ADA accepted toothpastes.
 

A shark’s diet influences the way teeth are shaped.
There are four basic groups of shark diets and with this come four basic types of shark teeth: long and narrow teeth ideal for gripping something slippery are found in sharks that typically eat fish; thick, plate like teeth are found in sharks that eat crustaceans or mollusks; sharp, serrated cutting teeth for sharks like great whites or tiger sharks that eat other mammals; and finally, those with tiny, almost useless, teeth like whale sharks that eat krill and other forms of plankton. 

 

Are you excited for Shark Week? Share with us on our Facebook page! 

Recent Reviews - Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental

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!

Thumbs up!! My 7 year old son had his teeth sealed by Dr. Adam. Dr Adam explained to my son what he could expect and spoke to him through the whole (short) process. Dr. Adam also explained what we could expect after the procedure and he was on point. The dental assistant and front desk were also very nice. - Joseph S.

I brought Kyle in to have his bonding finessed by Dr Jeanine. It was the first time we met her and her assistant. They were both lovely. Dr Jeanine gave me back my Kyle smile. She was patient, kind and absolutely perfect! We couldn't be happier!! Thank you! Your entire staff is amazing! Miss Linda sees my Jake who has anxiety. She is patient, compassionate and fun! He won't let anyone else clean his teeth. Your front office staff is welcoming and extremely personable. We feel like we are apart of the Adelberg Montalvan Family.  - Kyle W.

My 8 year old daughter had a frenectomy done last Saturday and both Dr. Adam and his assistant, Marina, were wonderful. They work as a great team and know just how to handle children. They made my daughter as comfortable as possible and it truly was a good experience. Thank you! - Laurie K.

My 5 year old and 3 year old had there first dentist visit at Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental and I was terrified leading up to it because my daughter doesn't even like going to the doctors. We walked through the front doors and my kids took one look and ran in! It's like magical under the sea playground for kids. We waited about 5-10 mins in the waiting room ( my kids could have waited all day with all the fun stuff they had to do) and we were brought into the dentist room. They both saw doctor Adam and an assistant who both were wonderful with my children. I watched both my children hop in the chair and get their check up and cleanings and they weren't scared one bit. There is a TV on the ceiling with cartoons on for them to watch while they are getting their teeth cleaned (brilliant). I can't say enough good things about this place. They were out of network for me which almost stopped me from going but when the front desk checked- my entire bill was covered by insurance! - Talia S.

Best dental office we could ever hope for! Usually we're seen in the West Islip office but for an emergency the Massapequa Park office took care of us and one would have thought we were patients in their office for years! - Megan T.

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? Let us know on our Facebook page!

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.  

3 Benefits of Chewing Sugar-Free Gum

 

 

While brushing for two minutes, twice daily, and flossing regularly is still the best defense in the fight against tooth decay - you may find it surprising that one "bad habit" is also good for your teeth.

While chewing gum helps freshen breath - choosing a sugar-free gum actually yields some major tooth benefits! 

1. Prevents Cavities. Did you know that clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after eating can help prevent tooth decay? That’s because chewing gum increases the amount of saliva in your mouth. Saliva not only helps wash away food and debris caught between teeth, but it also helps to neutralize plaque acid.

2. Strengthens Tooth Enamel. Saliva also contains additional calcium and phosphate which helps to strengthen tooth enamel! And if you choose a sugarless gum sweetened with xylitol - an all natural sweetener derived from the fibrous parts of plants - you’ll keep your mouth a more neutral pH, which keeps tooth enamel healthy. 

3. Reduces Dry Mouth. While more common in adults, dry mouth does affect men and women of all ages. And even though there are a variety of treatments for this problem, the goal in all is almost always to increase salivary flow. One of the simplest ways to do this - as you may guess from above, is to chew sugar-free gum.  Chewing sugar-free gum causes your mouth to increase the production of saliva by 10 times the normal rate! 

Next time you purchase sugar-free gum from the store, look for those with the ADA seal on the package to guarantee it’s sugarless. 

For more tips on how to keep teeth healthy - give us a call! 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 West Islip.

DIY Father’s Day Paint Crafts

Have some little ones in your household? Then they’ll need your help in creating a special Father’s Day gift for Dad. If Dad is a fisherman, golfer, or baseball fanatic – these DIY paint crafts are definitely up his alley:

Fishing You a Happy Father’s Day!

What you'll need:

• Ceramic Mug
• Enamel Paint
• Tiny Hands
• Paint Brush
• Sharpies/Painters Pens (optional)
• Oven

This punny mug is the perfect memento for Dad. Take a ceramic mug (find a cheap one at a dollar store!) and wash it well with vinegar or glass cleaner to remove any oil or residue. Then, paint a thin layer of paint on your little one’s hand and press it onto the mug, lift off, and wait for it to dry. Once dry – help your child paint on the remaining elements (other fish, fishing hook, bubbles, etc.) with a paint brush. Take it a step further by writing Happy Father’s Day (or Fishing You a Happy Father’s Day) across the top of the mug with a sharpie or painters pen. When finished, place the mug in a cold oven and set it to 350 degrees. Once heated, set a timer for 30 minutes and once it goes off – shut off the heat and let the oven (and mug inside) cool down. 

Daddy’s Golf Course

What you'll need:

• Construction Paper
• Paint
• Toothpicks
• Glue
• Story Telling Skills
• Little Feet

Tell your family story by giving Dad a personalized golf course! Paint a thin layer of paint onto your kids’ feet and have them step on a large piece of construction paper. Then type up each child’s story, print and glue next to each “hole.” Finish by decorating each hole with a toothpick and triangle cut out with the flag number. Sand traps, water, and other accessories optional.

Hands Down – We Make a Good Team Plate

What you'll need:

• Ceramic Plate
• Enamel Paint
• Brushes
• Sharpies/Painters Pens
• Tiny Hands

Repeat a similar process as the earlier mug – clean your plate well with vinegar or glass cleaner to remove any residue. Then paint a thin layer of paint onto your child’s hands and have them press down in the center of the plate. Once dry, start adding the other elements – heart stitching and a message to dad. Place the finished product in a cold oven and heat up to 350 degrees, bake for 20-30 minutes, and allow the oven and plate to cool down!

No matter what you choose to make for dad this Father’s Day, he’s sure to appreciate your heartfelt gift. Have even more ideas? Tell us about them at our Facebook page.