{"id":20,"date":"2017-08-11T12:05:35","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T12:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=20"},"modified":"2021-09-08T17:04:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T17:04:02","slug":"new-school-year-now-perfect-time-visit-childrens-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/11\/new-school-year-now-perfect-time-visit-childrens-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"New School Year? It&#8217;s the Perfect Time to Visit Your Children\u2019s Dentist!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-21\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AdobeStock_101970949__1503668354_30397-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Happy child at school\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AdobeStock_101970949__1503668354_30397-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AdobeStock_101970949__1503668354_30397-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AdobeStock_101970949__1503668354_30397.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Wow! Summer sure went by fast, right? It seems like a little while ago you were just getting used to those lazy summer days, but now it\u2019s full speed ahead to get your child organized for the first day of school. While you\u2019re picking up their school supplies and buying new clothes, it\u2019s also a great idea to schedule an appointment with your children\u2019s dentist. It\u2019s the perfect way to make sure they get a strong start to the new year.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>There\u2019s Still Time to See Your Children\u2019s Dentist!<\/h2>\n<p>When you think of the school year, what is the first word that comes to mind?<\/p>\n<p>If that word is \u201cBUSY!\u201d then you\u2019re like many of the parents who come to see us every day. Before you know it, your child will be laden with homework, afterschool activities, friends, and all sorts of things that will eat up all of their time. That\u2019s why now, at the beginning of the school year, it\u2019s the best time to schedule a dental appointment for them. You and your child still have the time to come in before things get <em>really<\/em> busy, and this will make things much less stressful for both of you.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, by getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkup and cleaning<\/a> now, you\u2019ll be doing a tremendous amount of good making sure they have a positive experience at school.<\/p>\n<h2>How So?<\/h2>\n<p>By bringing your child to the dentist regularly at a young age, you\u2019re accomplishing three great things:<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you\u2019re allowing a professional to make sure their teeth are developing correctly and are problem-free. These early appointments can easily catch small issues before they become large ones, saving both you and your child from having to go through more extensive (and potentially expensive) treatments in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it\u2019ll send a strong message to your child about how important it is for them to take care of their teeth. We\u2019re sure you cover this at home, but sometimes it helps a child to hear this information from an adult that isn\u2019t a parent or teacher. Your dentist can also discuss how their diet can affect their smile, which is information that can prove invaluable as your child progresses to choosing their own food.<\/p>\n<p>And lastly, this appointment will also give them a fresh and clean smile they can be truly confident about, which is not only great for their self-esteem, but their school performance as well. More and more research is showing that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/2013\/sep\/21\/confidence-peer-pressure-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a child\u2019s self-confidence is one of the biggest indicators of how they\u2019ll do in school<\/a>, and for many people (both children <em>and <\/em>adults), that confidence all starts with the smile.<\/p>\n<h2>Give Your Child a Reason to Smile<\/h2>\n<p>The beginning of a new school year can be a bit nerve-wracking for children and parents alike, so wouldn\u2019t you want to help them have as strong a start as possible? A quick visit to the dentist can do exactly that, and it\u2019ll also make sure their dental health is doing fine as well. In the end, it\u2019s a win-win for everyone, and you still have time before things get really busy! We hope to see you soon!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wow! Summer sure went by fast, right? 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