{"id":31,"date":"2021-08-01T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albrightfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:11:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T14:11:46","slug":"thing-parent-forgets-back-school-childrens-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albrightfamilydental.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/01\/thing-parent-forgets-back-school-childrens-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"One Thing Every Parent Forgets on Their Back-to-School List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Labor Day is just a few weeks away, which means the new school year will be starting soon. Have you already prepared your family\u2019s back-to-school list? Don\u2019t forget to include a trip to a children\u2019s dentist<\/a>! In addition to folders, binders, and colored pencils, a routine dental checkup is an important part of making sure your child is ready to return to the classroom. A back-to-school dental exam and cleaning will not only benefit your son or daughter\u2019s oral health, but it could also impact their grades!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Link Between Oral Health and Good Grades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children ages 6 to 19. If your son or daughter has a painful toothache caused by decay, they likely won\u2019t be able to concentrate in the classroom. They also may not feel like raising their hand to answer teachers\u2019 questions if they are focused on their discomfort. Not paying attention or participating is sure to have a negative impact on their grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, dental trouble can cause your child to miss significant time from school. According to the American Dental Association, children with dental diseases miss more than 50 million hours of school each year! Even small problems like emerging cavities can worsen over time and lead to missing days at school.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every hour your son or daughter spends inside the classroom is valuable. A back-to-school dental checkup allows your child\u2019s dentist to catch and treat small dental issues before they can cause big trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Keep Your Child\u2019s Teeth Healthy at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learning doesn\u2019t just happen inside the classroom. Your child\u2019s teachers likely assign homework to help reinforce the day\u2019s lessons. Similarly, practicing excellent oral hygiene outside the dentist\u2019s office is critical to preventing cavities and gum disease. Consider these tips as \u201chomework\u201d your kids (and you) should complete in between dental checkups: \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n