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September is gum care month. Let's take a look at some great habits to have as a routine for clean and healthy mouths.

1. Eat a nutritious diet:   Eating a balanced nutritious diet that is low in sugar and carbs gives your body the nutrients it needs to function correctly. It can help your body fight off harmful bacteria, inflammation, and infection.

2. Brush twice a day:  Both plaque and tartar contribute to gum disease. Brushing twice a day will help to break this down and keep your gums healthy.

3. Floss: It's very important to floss when it comes to taking care of your gums.
This is because flossing can help you remove particles of food that get stuck in the crevices of your teeth.

There are different types of floss.
- Unwaxed floss is thin nylon floss made of about 35 strands twisted together.
- Waxed floss is a standard nylon floss with a light wax coating.
- Dental tape is broader and flatter than standard floss and comes in waxed or unwaxed versions

Consult with your dentist so they can advise you on which floss is right for you.

 

4. Brush Gums: This comes to a surprise to most people but brushing your gums gently with circular motions helps remove debris from the gums.

 

6. See Your Dentist: Regular visits to your dentist can help detect gum disease early. If gum disease is detected, your dentist can recommend a treatment plan to stop it from spreading and can minimize the damage.

 

 

 

Thank you for being part of our family dental practice.
We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors, and friends.

To schedule a dental appointment:
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1. 140 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505
Children's Dentistry - 3rd Floor
Orthodontics Center - 2nd Floor
Treatment Center - 4th Floor
(973) 742-4200

2. 625 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
Children's Dentistry - 3rd Floor
(973) 574-1000

3. 3196 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd
3rd Floor
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 325-8444

1. Up to date Records:
It's important for students to have their immunizations up to date

2. Mask etiquette: Teach your children to wear their masks properly as well as removing them safely. You want to remove a mask by its straps, not by the fabric.

 

3. Encourage proper hygiene:
Children should be encouraged to wash their hands frequently.
Sometimes singing a song while doing it can get them to get used to it more often and quicker.

4. Studies:
A good homework regiment can be very helpful to the success of any student.
A good routine can be a great foundation for success.

5. Safe socializing:
Children have been kept away from their friends and have not socialized as much.
It is important to make sure they socialize safely.

6. Virtual School:
Some schools have Online classes. This may change after a while and it is important to stay updated with your school district.

 

7. Prevent Back to school anxiety:
Children may become nervous when going back to school after spending so much time not being around other children. Some may be afraid of the situation.
Be ready to perhaps see behavior changes.
Teens can tend to be quiet and younger children may act out.
Talking with your children about the current situation can help to express themselves.
This can help them have the right tools to adapt.
Be available as much as possible.

 

8. Reward your children:
A prize for adapting well can be beneficial.
Acknowledge their success often.

 

9. Oral health:
Keep a great Oral health routine.
Children should brush their teeth in the morning and at night before going to sleep.
They should also floss before going to bed.

 

10. Children feeling ill:
Before sending your child to school, make sure they aren't feeling sick.
Here are some of the signs:
temperature over 100.4 degrees, sore throat, coughing, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting, or body aches

 

11. Packing additional things in their bag:
Packing a pocket sanitizer and teaching them to be used to using it properly can be very helpful to their health. Gloves and backup masks are also great additions to a backpack. Fabric masks should be washed regularly.

 

We hope that these tips have helped.
Make sure to follow up with your child's school or school board to stay updated.

Here are some great summer snacks that are kid-friendly.
Kids just love having fun with tasty snacks and below you will find some healthy snacks.

1. Fruit necklace
This is a fun activity that boasts fruity fun
Find the recipe here

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2. Fruit & Cheese Kabobs
Kabobs are usually sticks with meat on them, but these are kabobs that have fun fresh fruits and proteins.
Find the recipe here

 

 

3. Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip
Who doesnt love a great dip?
We know kids just love it.
Have it with fruits and veggies
Find the recipe here

Image credit:   togetherasfamily.com

 

 

4. Fruit Salad To Go
These salad bags are great to-go snacks that can be enjoyed just about anywhere especially outdoor outings.
Find the recipe here

 

 

5. Watermelon Popsicle Sticks
These watermelon “popsicles” are so simple and fun!
Find the recipe here

 

 

6. DIY Kids Plates
Kids can put together their own plate with a fun scene or image. We normally don't tell our kids to play with food.
But this activity is way too fun!
Find the recipe here

Image credit

 

 

7. Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
A non-dairy, fruity, and banana tasty snack.
Find the recipe here

 

 

8. Blueberry Lemon Pudding Pops
Your kids will never guess that this fun treat is a healthy nutritious snack!
Find the recipe here

Image credit

 

 

9. Watermelon
This refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients
Each juicy bite is filled with vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acid

 

 

10. Cherries
Cherries are known as energy fruit. And they're really tasty too.

 

 

11. Smoothy Bowl
Acai bowls are essentially thick smoothie bowls loaded with toppings.
They are made of pulped and flash-frozen acai berries that are pureed with other
frozen fruit then served in a bowl and topped with a variety of fresh fruit, granola, seeds, nuts, peanut butter.

 

 

12. Grapes
These are so tasty and juicy and Packed With Nutrients, Especially Vitamins C and K. Their Antioxidant Contents May Prevent Chronic Diseases.

 

Have fun with your new kid-friendly summer snacks!

 

Credit:  Natalie's blog.
https://www.superhealthykids.com/
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We're Open! June 2020

We would love to announce we are open! 
All locations are open! 

You can text the office number or make the call on Monday morning!
You will find the numbers and locations at the end of this announcement.

We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health.
Our communities have been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines.
While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same:
our office’s commitment to your safety.

Infection control has always been a top priority in our practice.
We follow recommendations and guidelines made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This allows us to
make sure that our infection control procedures are up-to-date and enable us to provide the safest environment for our patients and their family members.

We ask that you please be patient and understand that we will do our best to accommodate your scheduling needs as we know many of you are anxious to get back into our office.
During this time, we have implemented additional safety precautions to help protect our patients and staff.

We will be scheduling appointments in a manner that promotes social distancing and allows for adequate time for us to disinfect all areas of use in between patient appointments.

Upon arrival at our office, call us before entering the office to let us know you have arrived.
We will call or text you once the office is ready for you to enter.
We ask that patients enter the office unaccompanied, if possible.
For those patients who need a guardian to accompany them, we ask that this be limited to a single-family member.

Every person entering the office is expected to wear a face covering and will be asked to sanitize their hands immediately upon entry.
Please take your temperature on the morning of your appointment.

We will confirm no fever with a contactless thermometer upon your arrival.

Our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, charging stations, and so forth, since these items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
Clear plastic screens (sneeze guards) have been installed at the front desk to minimize exposure to airborne pathogens.

Medical-grade high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) air purifiers have been installed in the office to help improve the air quality in the area for all patients, family members, and staff.
Our doctor and staff will be wearing all of the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE).

Thank you for being part of our family dental practice.
We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors, and friends.

To schedule a dental appointment:
.
1. 140 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505
Children's Dentistry - 3rd Floor
Orthodontics Center - 2nd Floor
Treatment Center - 4th Floor
(973) 742-4200

2. 625 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
Children's Dentistry - 3rd Floor
(973) 574-1000

3. 3196 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd
3rd Floor
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 325-8444
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