During the summer months everything is more relaxed and it’s easy for routines like teeth brushing
and flossing to get shortchanged. Back to school time is a great opportunity to refocus your kids on
maintaining good oral hygiene routines and developing a tooth-friendly way of life which includes the
following:
• Build habits of brushing before school in the morning and before bed at
night.
• Choose tooth friendly snacks for school, avoid sugary, sticky foods in favor
of crunchy snacks like apples and carrots.
• Pack water or milk instead of juices or sports drinks for lunch.
• Have your child fitted for a mouth guard if they play sports.
Taking the time to refocus kids on their oral care at the beginning of the school year enables your kids
to make the most of a promising school year. Tooth pain can have a significant impact on your child’s
ability to focus in class and it is the number one reason kids miss school. If you have any questions
about jump starting your kid’s back to school oral care routine, give the pediatric dental professionals
at Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph a call 973-989-7970.
