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50 The Queens Courier • dental • february 20, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Become A DENTAL ASSISTANT P/T Evening Training Program Beginning Early March Classes in Queens, Brooklyn, Westchester + Long Island • Placement Assistance • Licensed By NYSED • Established 29 Years www.datcny.com 1-888-595-3282 EXT. 8 PHOTOgraPHers WanTed! The Queens Courier is looking for a talented pair of eyes to join our team. experienced, knowledgeable Photographers should contact Toni Cimino at editorial@queenscourier.com February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and it’s a good time for parents and children to renew a commitment to healthy dental habits. Fidelis Care offers the following tips to keep teeth healthy and strong as children grow: Brushing and Flossing • Starting with the first tooth, parents can use a soft cloth, or brush, and water for baby teeth. • Fluoride toothpaste can be used after age 2. Parents can brush children’s teeth and begin to teach good habits, including flossing, until children can brush and floss on their own. • Brush at least twice a day to remove plaque. • Floss daily. Flossing does what brushing can’t. It cleans spaces between teeth that toothbrushes can’t reach. Eating hEalthy Foods • Don’t give toddlers juice or sugary liquids in bottles or sippy cups at bedtime. Sugars can stay on the teeth overnight and cause decay. • Children should eat healthy foods with protein, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and D. • Choose “teeth-friendly” snacks such as cheese, raw vegetables, plain yogurt, and fruit. Avoid sugary snacks. • Soda can damage teeth. If children do drink soda, choose a sugar-free soda and use a straw to avoid contact with teeth. Visiting thE dEntist • All children should have at least one visit to the dentist every year. • Children can begin checkups at the first tooth, but no later than age 1. • Ask your child’s dentist about fluoride varnish or sealant for extra teeth protection. Children are most likely to be seen regularly by a dentist when they have health insurance. Almost all children up to age 19 in New York State qualify for free or low-cost health insurance through the State-sponsored program Child Health Plus, offered by Fidelis Care. Routine, preventive, and emergency dental care are covered benefits when seeking care from a qualified participating dental services provider. give Kids something to SMILE about Fidelis Care Offers Tips for Good Oral Health For more information or to apply for enrollment throughout the year, call 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547), visit fideliscare.org, or meet with a representative at a Fidelis Care Community Office: Bronx Community Office: 815 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460, 718-896-2531 Chinatown Community Office: 168 Canal Street, Suite 308, New York, NY 10013, 212-226-6157 Flushing Community Office: 36-36 Main Street, Suite 2SB, Flushing, NY 11354, 718-896-4511 Inwood Community Office: 100-02 Post Avenue, New York, NY 10034, 212-942-3111 Sunset Park Community Office: 837 58th Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220, 718-633-5308 Eat, Drink and Smile with Confidence Over 20 Years of Dental Experience • DENTAL IMPLANTS for $1600 complete • Placed and restored in our office • Includes implants, abutment and crown • 100% Made in USA All FDA Approved • Thousands of Implants Placed Successfully FULL SERVICE GENERAL DENTISTRY Fillings starting at $50 • Root Canals starting at $275 Crowns starting at $650 • Extractions starting at $100 | "I drive 55 minutes to see Dr. Rubin as my dentist. Along the way I pass hundreds of dentists that I can go to just as easily. I choose him because he is knowledgeable, nice, funny and does excellent work at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend him!" — Comment on RateMDs.com Dr. Norman M. Rubin (631) 724-3399 23 Route 111 • Smithtown (Next to Smithtown Post Office)


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