Tooth decay and the pain that goes along with it can lead to difficulty speaking, learning, eating, and playing, which can cause your child to miss school. The back-to-school dental tips outlined below can help prevent those problems.
Promote Good Dental Habits at Home
Make sure your kids are brushing twice a day for two minutes, and flossing once per day to help ensure the best possible check-up.
Don’t Forget Lunch
If your child takes a bagged lunch to school, be sure to include healthy foods such as fruit, raw vegetables, yogurt, cheese, and grains. If they purchase their lunch, be sure to go over healthy food options with them.
Plan Ahead, and Schedule a Checkup
It can get pretty busy at your dentist’s office at this time of year, so give yourself enough time to ensure your child gets a checkup before school begins. Pick a date in the Spring that you will remember each year to call and schedule your child’s appointment for September. When you are busy with end-of-summer activities, your kid’s and teen’s dental health can suffer, and it’s one less thing you will have to worry about.
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