Children want to look their very best when they head back to school this year. As a 
parent or grandparent you likely help by taking advantage of back-to-school clothing specials and scheduling a haircut. Sometimes, however, we overlook the one of their most visible features, their smile.
Research shows that one of the first things people notice when meeting someone new, is their smile. A good smile creates positive self-image, something all parents wish for their children. Heading back to school is great time to promote good oral health habits for students. And the sooner you make it a priority, the sooner your child or grandchild will make it a priority.
Seeing a dentist twice a year during the school age years is vital because this is a time of great change in the mouth, with kids losing baby teeth and getting in their permanent teeth. Tooth decay is the most chronic childhood disease and, left untreated, it can impair a child's ability to eat, speak, sleep, and learn. Studies show more than 60% of school-age children do not see a dentist annually. Yet, simple preventive checkups twice a year can curb childhood decay and help you and your child learn how to protect their teeth throughout the year.
Do not hesitate to call now or use our online scheduling tool to schedule your child's appointment for their cleaning and check-up. Paying attention to your child's school calendar will help with scheduling your child on days that school is not in session. Call our offices and we will be happy to help you start your child back to school with an A+ on their dental exam.
Meet a friendly Tampa Bay dentist who will care for your smile gently and using the most appropriate techniques. Click here to discover Seven Oaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry serving New and North Tampa.
