{"id":187,"date":"2024-07-31T14:48:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T14:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=187"},"modified":"2024-07-31T14:48:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T14:48:50","slug":"preventing-dental-emergencies-this-schoolyear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/31\/preventing-dental-emergencies-this-schoolyear\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Dental Emergencies This School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It seems like summer vacation just started yet here we are again, getting ready to head back to school! Now is the time to stock up on pencils, paper, backpacks, and some new clothes to replace what was outgrown over the summer. But don\u2019t forget to add your child\u2019s oral health to your checklist. Here\u2019s how you can get your kids smiles looking back-to-school cool this fall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Schedule A Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before the school year starts up again and life becomes busy with commutes, homework, and extracurricular activities, schedule your child\u2019s semi-annual dental exam. This will not only give you time to make an appointment without having to miss school, but it can help correct any issues now before they become a bigger problem that means losing valuable instructional time to address a dental emergency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBrush Up\u201d on Oral Health Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When school starts up again, it can be hard to find the time to check in with your children\u2019s oral hygiene. Get a head start by looking in on them now to make sure they are brushing properly and flossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should replace your toothbrush every three months, so when you\u2019re making that back-to-school shopping list, be sure you have plenty of toothbrushes to last for the rest of the year. Then, you can just toss the old one at the start of each semester, and your family will get an A+ in oral hygiene!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, if your child has braces, be sure to supply them with a braces care kit for use while they\u2019re away from home. You can include items such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n