{"id":100,"date":"2019-08-20T19:06:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T19:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2019-08-28T19:09:26","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T19:09:26","slug":"back-to-school-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/20\/back-to-school-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Season: Check a Dental Visit Off Your Kid\u2019s List"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n\r\n
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\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe end of summer is swiftly approaching, which means that you\u2019re probably getting your kids ready for a successful schoolyear. From new clothes to notebooks and folders, there\u2019s many boxes to check on your son or daughter\u2019s back to school list. However, there\u2019s one important item that you maybe forgetting\u2014a summer dental visit. Keep reading to learn why it\u2019s beneficial to schedule a visit with your family dentist before the summer is over!\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Importance of Summertime Dental Visits<\/h2>\r\nYou can prepare your kids for the schoolyear in many ways, but one thing to keep in mind is their health. Cavities are one of the most common chronic health problems among children, and they cause millions of school hours to be missed each year. Because of this, tooth decay can not only affect your child\u2019s health, but it can also get in the way of their education. In fact, children with untreated decay that causes discomfort are more likely to receive lower GPA\u2019s than those with healthy smiles.\r\n\r\nIn addition to their education, dental problems can also have a negative impact on your son or daughter\u2019s development. Untreated oral health issues can cause lisps and speech impediments that affect confidence at school and in social settings.\r\n

Summer: The Best Time to See Your Dentist<\/h2>\r\nSummer brings fun in the sun, time by the pool, play at the park, and much more for kids. However, they also have much more free time than any other part of the year. That\u2019s why it\u2019s in your best interest to book your kids\u2019 dental appointments before school starts. That way, you won\u2019t have to yank them out of class. Plus, dentists are typically more available in the summer, which allows you to book multiple appointments back to back for convenience. As an added bonus, booking your children\u2019s appointment now will line them up to have their next checkup and cleaning during winter break, keeping them healthy and in school!\r\n

What Should My Child Expect During a Routine Checkup?<\/h2>\r\nOnce they have received a thorough cleaning that removes hard-to-reach plaque and bacteria, your dentist will carefully examine your child\u2019s mouth. They may also take X-Rays to get an inside look at any possible issues that can\u2019t be seen by the naked eye. After, they will check for problems like gum disease, oral cancer, and any other warning signs. Preventive visits<\/a> play a key role in detecting issues while they are still small, saving your kids from more expensive and extensive procedures down the road.\r\n\r\nAre you ready to set your kids up with successful smiles for the schoolyear? Call your dentist to schedule convenient appointments before the summer is over!\r\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\r\nA graduate of the Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Jayme Martinez is an expert dentist who takes pride in his ability to treat patients of all ages with quality care. He currently practices at Kessler Park Dental, and he can be reached through his website<\/a> or by phone at (214) 303-9969 for any questions you may have.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"  The end of summer is swiftly approaching, which means that you\u2019re probably getting your kids ready for a successful schoolyear. From new clothes to notebooks and folders, there\u2019s many boxes to check on your son or daughter\u2019s back to school list. However, there\u2019s one important item that you maybe forgetting\u2014a summer dental visit. Keep reading to learn why it\u2019s beneficial to schedule a visit with your family dentist before the summer is over! (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":103,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100\/revisions\/103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}