According to the American Dental Association (ADA) 51 million school hours are wasted each year on treating dental diseases in children. This number shouldn\u2019t be surprising, because the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that tooth decay is one of the most common chronic infectious diseases found in children. Every year before we send our children back to school we schedule immunizations, booster shots, and pediatric check-ups \u2013 how about adding a back-to-school dental exam to the list?<\/p>\n
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The beginning of the school year is an excellent time for your children to have their teeth examined, because your dentist can find and treat tooth problems now, before they turn into missed school hours later. Tooth pain and mouth discomfort can impede a child\u2019s ability to speak up in class, eat lunch, play with other children, and focus on learning during the day. Additionally, your children\u2019s eating habits probably diverged from the norm over the summer \u2013 between ice cream on sweltering summer days and daily summer camp, they may have consumed more sugar than usual.<\/p>\n
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During a back-to-school dental visit, your dentist will ensure the overall health of your child\u2019s mouth by:<\/p>\n
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Of course, there are some lessons your child cannot learn in school, such as the importance of good oral hygiene. All children should be brushing their teeth twice a day and flossing once a day. Parents, please remember to schedule your children for dental check-ups every six months. Now that school is back in session, let Dr. Boyett and her team of caring dental hygienists be your teacher in all things dental related. To schedule your child\u2019s back-to-school exam, call Boyett Family Dentistry at 863-294-1916 today.<\/p>\n
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According to the American Dental Association (ADA) 51 million school hours are wasted each year on treating dental diseases in children. This number shouldn\u2019t be surprising, because the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that tooth decay is one of the most common chronic infectious diseases found in children. Every year before we send our […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3056,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[15,16],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n