{"id":114,"date":"2019-08-29T14:26:10","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T14:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2019-08-29T14:26:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T14:26:11","slug":"3-ways-to-keep-your-childs-oral-health-on-track-during-the-busy-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/3-ways-to-keep-your-childs-oral-health-on-track-during-the-busy-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Keep Your Child\u2019s Oral Health on Track During the Busy School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The beginning of the school year means dozens of papers to sign, making sure your little ones have the supplies they need to be successful, and getting their health needs taken care of. With the addition of homework, school projects, and exhausting learning-filled days, it can be easy for your child to put their oral hygiene routine on the backburner. However, this could cause toothaches and common oral health problems like cavities to develop, resulting in missed days of school and academic distractions. To make sure your child is prepared for success, follow these three tips to get their oral health on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Schedule a Visit With Your Family Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to avoid oral health problems from cropping up during the busy school year is to schedule a checkup and cleaning<\/a> for your child with your family dentist. They may offer dental sealants or fluoride treatments to help protect your little one\u2019s teeth from cavities and decay, so don\u2019t hesitate to ask. These preventive measures can keep them from experiencing toothaches that could cause them to lose valuable sleep they need to concentrate. In fact, according to Delta Dental\u2019s 2015 Children\u2019s Oral Health Survey, about a third of children miss school because of oral health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your family dentist will be focused on treating small\nproblems before they can progress into something more severe. Not only will a\ncheckup and cleaning save them from discomfort, but it\u2019ll also save you from\nhaving to schedule time off and spend more money on dental care down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack Lunches That Fortify Their Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many snacks that are marketed towards children\u2019s lunch foods\nare high in sugars and carbohydrates. Unfortunately, these can cause your child\nto develop cavities, bad breath, and gum irritation. Pack the best\ntooth-healthy lunches by following these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n