Friday, December 30, 2011

Routine preventive steps to ensure dental health

Fall is upon us and our children are donning their backpacks and heading back to the classroom. As families adjust to new school schedules and a more regimented, post-summer lifestyle, I felt it appropriate timing to share some dental prevention education to empower you and your loved ones.

I promote preventive dentistry because children with healthy mouths have a better chance of general health.

Dental problems can interfere with eating and adequate nutritional intake, speech and self-esteem. Children with dental pain may be unable to concentrate in school. Those who get off to a healthful start with routine dental visits and responsible home care can minimize the need for definitive treatment over the course of their lives, avoiding the unpleasant dental experiences that perhaps their parents have experienced.

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