Summer break is beginning for kids across our community, which means they will be home a lot more and their oral health habits could become lax. But we want to make sure they still keep their cavity risk low! In today’s blog, your team at Rodem Tree Dental talks about children’s dentistry for smiles in Rowlett, TX.
Summer Break and Cavities
During the summer time, kids could stay up later, sleep in, and their usual routine could change significantly, which means they may also forget to brush and floss. Likewise, they will enjoy more snacking, often options high in sugar and starch, like cookies, snack cakes, chips, sodas, and more. These factors can also contribute to a higher risk of tooth decay and discomfort, as well as infection and possibly premature tooth loss as a result! But we have a few tips for protecting smiles from the onset of tooth decay during this time, lowering their risk of cavities and toothaches until school starts in the fall.
Brushing and Flossing
One major way to safeguard their smiles is with a good oral hygiene routine. Make sure your children continue to start and end each day by brushing their teeth for two minutes. We suggest a soft-bristled toothbrush, and you can select electric or manual, it is their preference, either is good as long as kids take time to use them! A toothpaste with fluoride not only helps clear away food and drink particles, but also provides fluoride to strengthen little smiles. Flossing before bed, preferably before brushing the second time, is also important, as this removes the trapped food and drink particles lodged between the teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach. They can use floss tape, string, a pick, or even a water flosser.
A Checkup and Cleaning
Summer is also an excellent time to bring your children in for a routine checkup and cleaning. With a visit now, kids can receive necessary care without missing school or their extracurricular activities, and can start a new year in the fall with bright and healthy smiles! We can examine the smile with digital imaging to make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, and then conduct a cleaning to remove all plaque and tartar to keep little smiles healthy and free of issues like tooth decay. If you have any questions about how to protect smiles of all ages from cavities during summertime, then reach out to our team today. We hope to see you all soon for a routine checkup and cleaning visit!
Schedule an Appointment for Children’s Dentistry With Rodem Tree Dental
Our team wants to help safeguard smiles, even during summer break. To find out more about children’s dentistry, call Rodem Tree Dental in Rowlett, TX at 972-475-2321.
