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Back to School and Oral Health
Parents and caregivers let’s start this school year off right! In addition to new uniforms and school supplies, consider adding taking your child(ren) to the dentist to your check list and making oral health a priority.
Back-to-School Checklist
• Visit the Dentist
Scheduling routine dental check-ups at or around the beginning of the school
year can help your child start the school year off right. Remember to ask your
child’s dentist about sealants and fluoride treatments to prevent tooth decay.
Did you know that good oral health can improve your child’s performance and
grades at school? Children with poor oral health miss more school days and
receive lower grades than those with better oral health,
according to
Smile Survey 2020: The Oral health of LA
County’s Children.
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Pick Healthy Snacks and Drinks Encourage your child to pick healthy snacks and drinks like nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables, and water, instead of granola bars, candy, and soda. • Brush and Floss Daily To keep their mouths healthy, children need to
brush with fluoridated toothpaste twice a day, every day for two
minutes, and floss daily.
Do you need help finding a dentist?
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For more information on oral health milestones, visit here..
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