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Labor Day is fast approaching, which means the long days of summer are coming to an end, and the new school year is right around the corner. As you begin thinking about your back-to-school list, there is one special item that you should definitely include! In addition to folders, crayons and new school uniforms, a trip to a dentist in Manchester is an important part of getting your child ready to return to the classroom. Scheduling an end-of-summer dental checkup<\/a> is not just a good idea for your son or daughter\u2019s oral health \u2013 it could also impact their grades! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Link Between Oral Health and Good Grades <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that cavities are one of the top health\nconcerns related to young children? Indeed, according to the Centers for\nDisease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease\nfor children ages 6 to 19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a child is sick or has a fever at school, they often cannot concentrate on their lessons or do not feel like raising their hand to answers teachers\u2019 questions. Similarly, toothaches and other dental problems can seriously disrupt a child\u2019s focus in the classroom, keeping them from participating in class and negatively impacting their grades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, small dental problems like emerging cavities or the early stages of gum disease can develop and worsen over time if not caught and treated early. Serious dental trouble can cause your child to miss significant time from school. According to the American Dental Association, each year, children with dental diseases miss more than 50 million hours of school! \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A back-to-school dental checkup is an opportunity for your\nchild\u2019s dentist to catch and treat any small dental issues before they worsen\nand ensure your son or daughter does not miss valuable time in the classroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Keep Your Child\u2019s Teeth Healthy at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like studying outside the classroom is an important part of learning, taking care of your teeth outside the dentist\u2019s office is an important part of maintaining a healthy smile. Below are some tips to help keep your kids cavity-free in between dental checkups: <\/p>\n\n\n\n