{"id":320,"date":"2023-09-13T20:12:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T20:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/?p=320"},"modified":"2023-09-14T20:15:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T20:15:15","slug":"boost-your-childs-oral-health-this-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brushforkids.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/13\/boost-your-childs-oral-health-this-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Boost Your Child\u2019s Oral Health This School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When the school year starts, there\u2019s so much hustle and bustle that it\u2019s hard to notice the early signs of common oral health problems, like canker sores, cavities, and teeth grinding. With the proper preventive practices in place, like routine brushing and flossing, your little one can excel in school in addition to reducing their risk of these common issues. Read on for four back-to-school dental hygiene<\/a> tips that will help keep your favorite smile healthy, happy, and bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Avoid Sugary Drinks & Snacks Throughout the Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bacteria that are known to cause dental decay and gum disease love to feed off lingering sugars and carbohydrates within the mouth. If your child loves to snack, food debris can lodge itself in the nooks and crevices of teeth throughout the day, causing their saliva to work overtime to wash it away. Ultimately, snacking on foods and drinks that are processed or high in sugar can lead to a greater risk of oral health problems. Instead, try substituting flavored water, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other goodies during snack time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Their Checkup & Cleaning at Beginning of the School Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child is one or older, they should be visiting the dentist every six months for routine checkups and cleanings, according to the American Dental Association. These visits can have the biggest impact on your child when they\u2019re scheduled at the beginning of the school year. They\u2019ll serve as both a reminder of why it\u2019s important to take care of their pearly whites as well as help spot and treat any lingering dental issues before they have a chance to progress and cause them to miss school!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Establish a Good Dental Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The school year is here, which means their loose summer schedules have now transitioned into a routine that\u2019s more structured. Within their school schedule, it\u2019s crucial to make time for brushing each morning and night, flossing at least once a day, and rinsing with mouthwash. When they complete their morning and nightly routine alongside you, their parent or guardian, it\u2019ll feel like a natural and integral part of their day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduce Tooth-Healthy Foods into Their Lunchbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know there are certain foods that can actually help prevent cavities? Try introducing some of them into their lunch throughout the school year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n