When we see families for dental care, we know that parents have a tough time sending their kids off to school without dealing with a long list of concerns. In regard to protecting growing smiles, we are happy to do what we can to help ease your minds! Today, let’s talk about a few things that will help you feel confident that your child’s oral health is protected Monday through Friday (and on weekends, too, of course).
Choose Sealants
If your child doesn’t have dental sealants, the sooner you choose to place them, the better. They’re simple and extraordinarily helpful. They’ll stop sugars, food particles, and bacteria from working their way into the surfaces of your child’s teeth that are used for chewing. When your child brushes before and after school, this helps the results prove much more successful.
Choose Mouthguards
Is your child going to play sports this year? Choose a mouthguard. It is extremely beneficial because it can protect your child’s oral health from incurring severe injuries!
Send Healthy Foods
Right. We are not going to instruct you to leave the dessert out of your child’s lunch box! We know that you may be cautious but that you also want your little one to have a nice day at school. What we do want you to remember is that there are certain choices that are extra dangerous for your child’s oral health. For instance:
- Water or milk is much safer in lunches than artificially flavored juices, sports drinks, or sodas
- Chewy, sticky candies are worse than those that dissolve very quickly
- Extremely hard, tough foods are rough on teeth and jaws
Ask For Tips For Oral Health For Kids
Remember that we are full of good ideas for everything from how to help kids with dental hygiene to how to protect their smiles during the school day. Just ask! Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
