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The heat might say otherwise, but summer is wrapping up. It won\u2019t be long until kids return to school for the Fall semester. If you\u2019re a parent, that means your child will attend a dental checkup<\/a> soon. You\u2019d thus be wise to help them pass the oral exam before school starts. Fortunately, your local Burleson dentist has some guidance to offer. Here are four helpful tips that\u2019ll protect your child\u2019s smile for their upcoming dental visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Remember to Plan Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, you want your child to benefit from their checkup and cleaning. That being the case, try to plan for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, get the dental appointment on your calendar beforehand. You\u2019re likelier to remember the visit that way, ensuring the kid actually attends it. It wouldn\u2019t be wise to forget the matter and have to reschedule for an inconvenient time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also keep the checkup day free of other activities. If you try to squeeze in the visit after a camp or other summer fun, your child will show up tired and stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick to Proper Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to lose track of routines in the flexible summer season. Even so, ensure your child sticks to proper oral care during this time. Good dental hygiene will prevent their checkup from uncovering cavities, gum disease, or worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, have your kiddo follow standard oral hygiene habits. The first is to brush twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste. Another <\/s>is to floss at least once per day. Lastly, they should remember to rinse with mouthwash often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink Lots of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hydration is crucial to oral health during the summer months. For starters, it prevents dry mouth and the buildup of harmful mouth bacteria. The action of drinking also removes leftover food and other debris, which might irritate your gum tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given these facts, your child should drink lots of water in the days and weeks ahead. Doing so will maintain their mouth\u2019s cleanliness and reduce their risk of oral issues. Don\u2019t let them have sweet drinks as a substitute, though, as these beverages have tooth-decaying sugar and acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider a Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While fun in the sun is great, it carries a risk of dental injuries. Kids can easily chip, crack, or lose a tooth from summer sports. If that happened, they\u2019d go into their upcoming dental visit with oral damage. Such a thing isn\u2019t preferable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, you could get your child a custom mouthguard as a solution. This appliance would protect their teeth from falls and blows to the face. As a result, their grin would stay pretty and healthy for the checkup ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By following the tips above, kids can easily ace a back-to-school dental exam. So, make sure your own children act accordingly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marvel Dental & Orthodontics<\/u><\/a> is based in Burleson, TX. Led by its four amazing dentists, our practice strives to give each patient the best smile possible. To that end, we perform preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental procedures. Our office even acts as a certified provider of SureSmile clear aligner trays. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us at our website or by phone at (817)-933-3883.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The heat might say otherwise, but summer is wrapping up. It won\u2019t be long until kids return to school for the Fall semester. If you\u2019re a parent, that means your child will attend a dental checkup soon. You\u2019d thus be wise to help them pass the oral exam before school starts. Fortunately, your local Burleson […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-348","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Pass an Oral Exam Before School Starts | Marvel Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does your child need to pass an oral exam before school starts? 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