The Importance Of A Back-To-School Dental Checkup

Back-to-school season is among us! This means many excited parents and reluctant children are participating in the usual back-to-school routine – new school clothes, school supplies, and packing a backpack!

Dr. Preston Polson here at Meadows Family Dentistry would like to encourage your family to add a dental cleaning and exam to your back-to-school list this year! Once school starts, it seems like schedules quickly fill up with extracurricular activities and parent-teacher nights. This can make it more difficult to make and keep a dental appointment.

Why Back-To-School Checkups Are Important

• Absences – 52 million school hours are lost every year due to dental issues. By taking care of any dental problems before school starts, you can help to make sure your child doesn’t add any more hours to this scary statistic!
• Prevention – It’s important to us that we’re able to catch any potential dental problems before they become big ones. Don’t wait until small issues become painful and expensive to treat!
•  Confidence – Allow your child to begin the new school year with a clean and beautiful smile. Starting with a clean slate will not only boost your child’s confidence, but it will also be easier for your child to maintain.
• Overall health – Many people are unaware that their dental problems can greatly impact their overall health. If cavities and tooth decay are left untreated, they can lead to incredible pain and even malnutrition, as eating becomes more and more uncomfortable. This can make it harder to focus on schoolwork.

We want to ensure your child has a happy and healthy school year! To make an appointment for a back-to-school cleaning and exam, please contact Meadows Family Dental today. Our office is located in Castle Rock, CO.