It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and a new school year is just around the corner! Along with new backpacks, school supplies and that first-day-of-school outfit comes one very important tradition: the back-to-school picture.
Before your child flashes that big smile for the camera, it’s a great time to make sure their teeth and gums are healthy, clean and ready for another school year.
Routine Hygiene Appointments: Prevention Is Key
One of the best ways to maintain your child’s oral health is with regular dental hygiene appointments. Professional cleanings remove plaque and buildup that regular brushing and flossing may miss, while allowing our dental team to monitor your child’s teeth and gums for early signs of potential problems.
Routine appointments can help:
- Keep teeth clean and their smile looking its best
- Prevent cavities and gum problems
- Reinforce good brushing and flossing habits
- Monitor developing teeth and changes in your child’s smile
- Identify small concerns before they become bigger problems
A healthy smile isn’t just about looking great in those back-to-school photos—it’s about establishing healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
What If We Find a Small Cavity?
Sometimes, even children who brush and floss regularly can develop a small area of tooth decay. The good news is that early detection can provide more conservative treatment options.
For certain small cavities or areas of decay, your dentist may recommend a silver diamine fluoride (SDF) treatment. SDF is a liquid treatment that can be applied to specific areas of decay to help arrest or slow the progression of the cavity.
It can be a useful option in appropriate cases, particularly when the goal is to manage early decay conservatively. Your dentist will assess your child’s tooth and discuss whether SDF is a suitable option.
A Fresh Start for the New School Year
Before the school calendar fills up with homework, sports, activities and busy family schedules, consider booking your child’s routine hygiene appointment.
A clean, healthy smile means one less thing to worry about—and one more reason for your child to smile confidently when that first-day-of-school picture is taken!
Ready to get your child’s smile school-picture ready?
Contact Midland Avenue Dental at 705.526.3702 to schedule their next hygiene appointment.
Midland Avenue Dental — Helping your family smile into the new school year.