As a dental hygienist, I am frequently asked about how to approach oral hygiene for children. Parents often ask me: “when should children’s dental care start?” The answer is as soon as possible. Tooth brushing in children should be done by parents or caregivers and continue up to 8 to 10 years of age because many have not yet acquired the motor skills to do it themselves properly. In this blog, I will explain how to properly care for your children’s teeth and discuss recommended best practices for each age group.
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Actions Anyone Can Take to Raise Domestic Violence Awareness
Every 60 seconds, 20 more people in the United States are physically abused by an intimate partner. This alarming trend has only been increasing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether or not this issue has directly touched your life, there are simple actions you can take to show your support this October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Answers to Every Woman’s Breast Cancer Screening Questions
“But doctor, I don’t feel anything in my breasts. Why do I need to get screened?” This is probably one of the most commonly asked breast cancer screening questions. Many patients also want to know: “why is routine screening so important, who needs to be screened, and what does screening include?” If you are thinking about scheduling a screening, find out the facts straight from the experts at Harmony Healthcare Long Island. Then, recognize National Mammography Day by scheduling an appointment.
Reach Out & Read Introduces Children to Books at Pediatric Well Visits
At Harmony Healthcare Long Island, we know that engaging the imagination is as important to the development of a child as good health. At our Hempstead Health Center, Dr. Gina Reinoso has been spreading the word about the powers of reading to parents and children during routine pediatric well visits. Through a partnership with Reach Out & Read, we are helping to build stronger cognitive, social, and emotional foundations for children.
Suicide Prevention Month Encourages Open Dialogue about a Taboo Topic
For far too long, suicide has been a taboo topic, causing a collective silence on the subject. A lack of open dialogue about suicide can create barriers to treatment. This September, during National Suicide Prevention Month, Harmony Healthcare Long Island encourages everyone to pull together to change the conversation about suicide.
National Recovery Month: A Strong, Proud Community Emerges
Once clouded by shame and stigma, the recovery movement has made great strides towards widespread acceptance. Now in its 32nd year, September’s National Recovery Month celebrates all those who are on the journey of recovery and everyone who has been there for them along the way.