Prep Your Child For Back-to-School With A Visit to the Dentist

School will be back in session before you know it. Whether your child will be in the classroom or learning from home, a healthy smile is still a back-to-school essential. A back-to-school dental checkup is an important preventive appointment before the school year to ensure a child’s oral health by checking for cavities, gum issues, and orthodontic needs.

Here are the benefits of a Back-to-School Checkup:

Early Detection

By checking for cavities, gum problems, or signs of orthodontic needs you and your child can act before they become painful distractions or require costly treatments. This ensures your child’s dental health is good, allowing them to focus on learning without dental pain or distraction. 

Preventive Care

You dentist will be looking at the big picture of your child’s mouth. A dental cleaning will remove plaque and tartar, provide fluoride treatments to strengthen enamel, and dental sealants to protect molars. 

Personalized Advice

Your dentist will share brushing techniques and habits to maintain a healthy smile throughout the year and encourage  good oral hygiene at home, including brushing for two minutes twice a day and flossing once a day. 

Mouthguard Check

If your child will be participating in sports it is crucial for children to be fitted for a mouthguard. Growth spurts and dental changes can affect the fit so refitting prior to the school year is important.

Scheduling an appointment for your child with Dr. Soto the Downey Dentist will help make sure your child’s teeth are healthy and ready to go back to school. Contact us today for any questions you might have or schedule a visit by clicking book an appointment to use our easy online form.