{"id":46,"date":"2018-07-15T23:58:52","date_gmt":"2018-07-15T23:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2018-08-03T10:41:35","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T10:41:35","slug":"why-you-should-visit-dentist-before-new-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nobledds.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/15\/why-you-should-visit-dentist-before-new-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Visit the Dentist Before the New School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"kidsIn the middle of cookouts, family vacations, and lazy days spent by the pool, it can be hard to start thinking about the coming school year. Even though summer is in full swing, however, the first day of school will be here before you know it \u2013 so it is time to start preparing the back to school list now. Colored pencils? Check! New lunchbox? Check! Dentist appointment?… Check? If making a trip to the dentist isn\u2019t on your back-to-school list, it should be. Continue reading below to find out how a trip to the dentist this summer is about more than just a healthy smile \u2013 it is also about excelling in the classroom.<\/p>\n

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The Link Between a Healthy Mouth and School Performance<\/h2>\n

Your child\u2019s oral health can directly affect their ability to perform well in school. Toothaches can make it harder for your child to focus in class, meaning they miss some of their daily lessons. If they are experiencing dental pain, they may also feel less comfortable answering teachers\u2019 questions or taking an active part in class discussions. Difficulties in paying attention and participating in class can easily have a negative impact on their grades.<\/p>\n

Serious dental issues could also lead to your child missing out on some classes altogether. According to the American Dental Association, dental diseases cause children to miss more than 50 million hours of school each year, either due to pain or because of an urgent dental care visit. Preventative checkups with a family dentist can help identify and treat dental issues before they develop into bigger problems that could force your child to lose valuable time in the classroom.<\/p>\n

Maintaining Oral Health at Home<\/h2>\n

Of course, back-to-school oral health isn\u2019t achieved by a dental checkup alone. Below are some tips to help your kids keep their teeth cavity-free in between dental checkups:<\/p>\n