By now, in the early part of August, parents are probably getting their children ready for school by scheduling pediatrician appointments and eye doctor appointments. One more place they need to visit before school starts, however, is the dentist!
Wether your child is just starting kindergarten or it is their first day in college, all children should get a dental exam, including a dental cleaning, before they head back to school. For some schools, it is required to have a dental exam done before school starts.
It is a way to insure they don’t have any cavities and that they have over all good dental health.
As the leading Pediatric Dentist in Mooresville, NC, Doctors Lembo and Montgomery believe that good dental health comes down to prevention. If cavities aren’t caught early, they can turn into major problems, leading to rotting teeth and poor overall health.
As kids get into the routine of going to school, it is a good idea to work good habits into that daily routine.
Two things you can control are diet and home care. As for diet, it’s not the amount of sugar that leads to cavities, but the amount of time the sugar sits on teeth. Get kids in the habit of brushing their teeth at least after breakfast and before bedtime.
A good idea would be to watch them and make sure the brush isn’t just in their mouth. Younger kids, especially those under 8, are very good at putting the brush in their mouth but not so good at brushing effectively.
Setting a good example by brushing your teeth and flossing while they’re young when they are more likely to follow your lead will help them stay healthy into the future.
If you are looking for a dentist in the Moohttps://mooresville-dentist.com/resville, NC area, if you have any questions about your teeth or dental care, please call our office to make an appointment. (704) 746-3435
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