Did you know, according to the American Dental Association (ADA), your child\u2019s routine dental checkup is as vital to their health as getting a booster shot? Or that cavities from tooth decay are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the U.S.? If your child has untreated cavities, they may be afflicted with pain and infections that can make eating, speaking, playing, and learning problematic. That\u2019s why your child\u2019s dental checkups need to be part of their back-to-school preparation, just like haircuts, new clothes, and school supplies.<\/p>\n
Keeping your child\u2019s smile healthy isn\u2019t just for better school pictures! If your child\u2019s smile has untreated dental problems, this can easily lead to missing school and experiencing problems socializing with their peers. Making sure your child\u2019s smile is healthy increases their overall happiness and potential success in the school year yet to come.<\/p>\n
Pediatric Dental Problems<\/strong><\/p>\n Your child\u2019s growing smile is vulnerable to poor tooth development and other dental problems that can spell trouble for them later, including:<\/p>\n Help Your Child Have a Healthier School Year<\/strong><\/p>\n You can help your child have a more successful school year with the following tips:<\/p>\n Age Appropriate Oral Hygiene Care<\/strong><\/p>\n Help your child learn good oral hygiene skills by encouraging them to brush two times a day for two minutes and floss at least once daily.<\/p>\n Children Six Years and Under:<\/em> Your child is still developing the fine motor skills needed to properly clean their teeth (especially if their molars are coming in) so take the time to help them until they can do it well all by themselves.<\/p>\n Children Seven to Twelve:<\/em> While your child can now maneuver a toothbrush and dental floss dexterously, they aren\u2019t always motivated. You want them to know how to practice good oral hygiene care and be held accountable if they neglect their dental care. A lifetime of good habits starts early!<\/p>\n Children Twelve to Eighteen:<\/em> If your child\u2019s teen and early adulthood years remain cavity-free, they might not be as concerned about dental decay and slowly slacken their hygiene habits. Make sure they still have the tools they need (toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss of choice and mouthwash) to encourage them to stay on top of their daily oral hygiene care. You can even sweeten the deal by offering them a reward for having cavity-free checkups!<\/p>\n Dental Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n When getting your child ready for the new school year, be sure to give their teachers and coaches medical\/dental contact information in the event of a dental emergency. You can also keep our dentist\u2019s business card in their backpack, wallet, and school files in case an accident or injury arises so they can be treated as swiftly as possible. For example, a knocked-out tooth needs to be quickly addressed to be saved.<\/p>\n With the first day of school only weeks away, many parents are getting their children\u2019s back-to-school dental cleaning and exam done and out of the way. If you haven\u2019t already, it\u2019s not too late to get them scheduled before the school year is fully underway with its hectic busyness! Help your child start the new school year with a back-to-school dental cleaning and exam, good oral hygiene habits, and all the hygiene tools they need! Call today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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