September 2012 - Kennett Center for Advanced Dentistry

Kennett
Smiles News
The Kennett Center for
Advanced Dentistry
Dr. Peter P. Patellis
208 North Union Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-6311 tel
610-444-6153 fax
www.kennettsmiles.com
The Back to School Issue
What’s in a Lunch?
It’s almost that
time again.
Summer break
seems to go by
faster and faster
and with each
No matter what you include for your child’s lunch, your
child will know that you took the time to make something
especially for him or her, as a homemade lunch is yet
another expression of your love. Here are some ideas to
help even the pickiest of eaters.
new year, your
child grows
and so does the bacteria, cavities, and other dental
problems inside your child’s mouth. As parents, what
can you do to help protect your child’s teeth? Below are
some tips for back to school dental care for children
along with some dental products to help make your
life easier.
Planning & packing tips
Think like an accountant
Budget your time—and money—by creating a
spreadsheet that will detail the daily school-day lunches
for that month. Make use of Sunday leftovers and use
fresh produce as soon as you buy it. Create a weekly
shopping list to reduce trips to the store, and allocate
healthy prepackaged snacks for days without fresh fruit.
Dental Care for Children
Back to school is a dreaded word in some homes. While some
parents rejoice on the first day of school, others shed tears as
they walk away from their child’s classroom. Since we can’t
control every aspect of our child’s life while they are out of
our sight, we need to teach them while they are with us how to
take care of themselves. How do we do that and what should
this daily routine consist of? Here are some of our tips.
Act Like a Chef
Cut your lunch-making time in half by creating an
efficient assembly line of materials. Get out everything
that you need, from bread and meats to wrapping
materials and utensils. Place it all on the counter in the
order you will use it. This will speed up the process
when you're pressed for time.
Tips for Back to School
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Keep It Hot/Cold
get the germs out of your child’s mouth first thing in
the morning
floss teeth after breakfast
brush after flossing at least two minutes
use children’s mouthwash
do not send sweets to eat or drink in your child’s lunch
send foods that are good for teeth
for sports, use a protective mouthguard
at bedtime, brush teeth again for at least two minutes
flossing should be done at least once a day, but twice
wouldn’t hurt
do not allow child to eat or drink before bed – water is
fine
if your child grinds his teeth, consider a night guard to
protect his teeth
If you're sending your kid to school with something that
needs to stay cold, include a cold pack—if your child is
like most, you might want to tape the cold pack into the
lunchbox, so that it doesn't accidentally get thrown out or
left behind. For foods that must be kept warm, like a
veggie stew or noodle soup, heat up the food in the
morning. Pour boiling water into a thermos, let it warm
up the container for a few minutes, and then tip it out
before you add the hot food. This will help retain
warmth.
Looks Count
The way food is presented affects how a diner perceives
flavor; this is true even for kids. Make an effort to keep
dishes looking attractive, wrapped and served in cool
containers, and packed in lunchboxes that reflect the
personality of your child.
Dental care for children is not something your child learns on
his own. He must be taught – by you. The best way to teach a
child how to do something is by letting them watch you do it.
When you are taking care of your teeth (brushing, flossing,
rinsing), let your child watch and do it at the same time. It’s a
great learning experience for both of you.
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Homemade Lollipop Cookies
Courtesy of taste of home
This is a fun recipe to make for your child’s classroom
….the kids love them!
Ingredients
½ c sugar
½ c packed brown sugar
1 c old-fashioned oats
1 tsp baking powder
½ c shortening
¼ tsp salt
1 egg
Frosting
1 tsp water
Assorted decorating gels
1 tsp vanilla extract
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 c all-purpose flour
Popsicle sticks or wooden skewers
Assorted candies: gum drops, jelly beans, M&Ms, sour spaghetti candy
Directions
In a large bowl, cream sugars and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, water and vanilla.
Combine the flour, oats, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Lightly flour hands and shape dough into 24 balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten
with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Insert a popsicle stick or skewer into each.
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to
cool. Create faces as desired with frosting, decorating gels, mini chips and candies.
Yields 24 servings
The difference between school and life? In school,
you’re given a lesson and then given a test. In life,
you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.
Tom Bodett
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What’s Happening in Kennett Square?
First Friday Art Stroll
27th Annual Mushroom Festival
Book Group Author
Kennett Area Park Authority Presentation
Sky Tour at Tino Leto Playing Fields
Cooking Class at The Woodlands at Phillips
Kennett Square Farmers Market Fermentation Festival
15th Annual Kennett Brewfest
Hootenanny Hoedown
September 7th
September 7-9th
September 8th
September 18th
September 22nd
September 27th
September 28th
September 29th
September 29th
The Kennett Flash offers many great shows including:
Francis Dunnery
September 8th
Good Foot
September 14th
The Rose Project
September 15th
Knowlton Point
September 15th
Jill Sobule
September 21st
Serafin String Quartet
September 22nd
Kim Richey
September 28th
Brian Vander Ark
September 29th
You can visit the calendar of events at
historickennettsquare.com
and
kennettflash.org
for more details.
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