As a parent, you’ve likely noticed that Summer is winding down. That means you’re prepping your kids for their upcoming Fall semester! Amidst this hustle and bustle, though, don’t forget: your preparations should involve more than school supply shopping. You’ll also want to help your kids pass their next dental exam with flying colors. Fortunately, your Cumming pediatric dentist has you covered. Use these back-to-school oral health tips so your children ace their next dental checkup.
Support Oral Hygiene at Home
After a few months of little-to-no routine, your child may not want to practice regular oral care. Still, you should help them develop good dental habits at home.
More specifically, have your child stick to the oral hygiene essentials. The first of these is that they ought to brush their smile twice daily for two minutes per session. Meanwhile, the second is that they floss between their teeth at least once daily. The final essential is that they rinse with fluoridated mouthwash often. Maintaining these practices will give your child a healthy smile for their dental exam.
If your kiddo struggles to stick with these habits, you can find ways to make them easier. One approach is to make oral care fun, rewarding your child with stickers or toys. Another is to have them use colorful toothpaste or toothbrushes that hold their attention.
Pack Healthy Snacks for Them
While they may wish otherwise, don’t pack sugary food for your kids’ school lunches. Instead, make sure they have healthy snacks they can eat.
You see, sugar is horrible for your little one’s smile. It attracts harmful bacteria that wear down your tooth enamel. Consequently, eating high-sugar foods in excess will cause cavities and gum disease.
As an alternative to processed carbs, pack mouth-healthy water and snacks for your kids’ school lunches. These might include crisp fruits and raw veggies, ranging from apples and carrots to cool celery. The latter items can remove plaque from teeth, while fluoridated water strengthens enamel.
Get Them a Mouthguard
Before their back-to-school dental checkup, your child may take up a school sport. Should that happen, protect their smile by getting them a custom mouthguard.
Remember: dental injuries are common in sports. Activities like baseball, football, and basketball can chip teeth and knock out pearly whites. If your child doesn’t take the right precautions, their sporting events could damage their smile.
Luckily, a custom mouthguard would fix things. This appliance can shield your child’s teeth from falls and player collisions. That way, they could play their sport without major risks to their grin.
With these back-to-school oral health tips, your child will surely ace their next dental exam. So, make sure they implement them as the new semester begins!
About the Practice
Village Pediatric Dentistry is based in Cumming, GA. Led by Dr. Susan Podray-Donovan, our practice strives to give kids the healthiest smiles possible. We thus offer high-quality preventive, restorative, and emergency dentistry, with procedures tailored to your child’s unique grin. Our team also takes pride in being a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (678)-456-5572.