The Not-So-Routine Routine Dental Cleaning
The American Dental Association generally recommends that you get a routine checkup and dental cleaning from your dentist twice a year. At these regular visits, your dentist assesses your current oral
May and June mark the beginning of summer break for most children. It’s also the time when many families plan vacations, activities, and events. Making dental appointments typically isn’t a top priority, but as it turns out, it’s an opportune time to schedule a dental visit for your child. Why? August is one of the busiest times for pediatric dental specialists, including our pediatric dental team at Newtown.
In addition to taking advantage of June and July for early back-to-school dental visits, our pediatric dentist, Dr. Christine Landes (Dr. Chris), has put together additional tips and tricks to encourage the perfect timing of your child’s next dental visit.
Why choose May or June to schedule a visit with your pediatric dental specialist?
One compelling reason is that research reveals that children miss upwards of 51 million school hours each year due to dental disease. Routine dental care is one of the best ways to ensure that your child’s teeth and oral health remain in top condition. In addition to receiving thorough dental cleanings and checkups, visits every six months makes it more likely the dentist can detect dental issues early, preventing future oral damage
Rather than wait until the summer winds down—right before school resumes—taking advantage of early back-to-school dental care helps reduce potential inconvenience and dental problems later in the school year. And, you won’t have to contend with a more limited schedule availability.
Before visiting your child’s dentist this summer, here are a few helpful steps to make the process run smoothly:
To learn more about setting up a dental exam for school, call us any time at (215) 461-3562. Or, you can schedule your child’s appointment now.
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Newtown Dentistry
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June 15, 2021
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