{"id":143,"date":"2019-06-19T18:16:04","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T18:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2020-06-29T15:32:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T15:32:09","slug":"why-you-should-schedule-your-childs-dental-appointments-over-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/19\/why-you-should-schedule-your-childs-dental-appointments-over-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Schedule Your Child\u2019s Dental Appointments Over the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer is here, and that means more time to spend with your\nkid. No school or homework means more time for family activities like swimming,\nplaying sports, or going on vacation. Another benefit of summer break is that\nyour child won\u2019t have to miss school to go to their regular checkup at the\ndentist. Keep reading to learn why it\u2019s so important to schedule your child\u2019s\ndental appointments in summer, and how you can spend the extra time teaching\nthem to take\ncare of their smile<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Important are Regular Checkups for Kids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visiting your pediatric dentist at least every six months\nfor checkups is essential in keeping your child\u2019s mouth healthy. Your dentist\ncan check for cavities, give your kid a professional teeth cleaning, and help\nthem learn what they need to do to take care of their teeth in between visits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if your son or daughter still has all of their baby\nteeth, it\u2019s still important to take care of them. More than 40 percent of\nchildren have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten, according to the\nCenters for Disease Control. Decay on baby teeth can actually cause dark spots\nto develop on the adult teeth growing underneath. By taking your kid in for a\ncheckup at least every six months, these problems can be nipped in the bud\nbefore they cause more serious issues in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should I Schedule My Kid\u2019s Appointment Over Summer Break?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling the appointment in summer means that your child\nwill not have to miss any school. If they go to the dentist and then return to\nschool, they might not remember everything they learned at the appointment by\nthe time they get home. Going in summer means they can head home and talk about\nwhat they learned with you right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Teach Healthy Dental Habits at Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few things you can do ensure your children have\ngood oral hygiene habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n