{"id":673,"date":"2022-08-10T17:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T17:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=673"},"modified":"2022-09-20T17:41:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T17:41:58","slug":"4-oral-health-tips-academic-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robisondentalgroup.com\/blog\/4-oral-health-tips-academic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Oral Health Tips to Set Your Child Up for Academic Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In 2012, a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics<\/em> established a link between poor dental health in children and \u201creduced school performance and psychosocial well-being.\u201d It\u2019s no surprise that children are at a higher risk of developing oral health issues because they\u2019re still learning how to take care of their smiles, but with the right support, like routine preventive care<\/a> and helping them build a strong oral hygiene routine, parents can not only set their children\u2019s smiles up for success, but also their academic careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Establishing a Back-to-School Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the midst of shopping for your child\u2019s school supplies, attending open houses, and refreshing your child\u2019s wardrobe before the first day of classes, it can be hard to make a seamless routine switch from summer to school year. However, being intentional about keeping your child on their regular routine, like brushing their teeth first thing in the morning and brushing and flossing before they go to bed, can help them prevent cavities and oral health problems from arising and causing them to miss class throughout the year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making Brushing & Flossing More Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For some children, brushing and flossing their teeth feels like a chore. To help make it a little more fun and tempting to do regularly, you can purchase oral hygiene products that reflect their current interests and taste great, like a toothbrush with their favorite TV character on it, flavored toothpaste, and easy-to-use floss picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping Build a Strong Dental Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Children who are still getting in the groove of brushing twice each day, flossing once a day, and rinsing their mouth daily may be able to benefit from a little encouragement from their parents. If your child isn\u2019t a fan of taking the time to clean their pearly whites, try encouraging them by doing it together or implementing a reward system, like allowing them to choose the family movie night video if they maintain an oral hygiene streak!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packing Tooth-Friendly Lunches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Certain foods, like those that are high in sugars and carbohydrates, may increase your child\u2019s risk of developing cavities, especially if they sometimes skip out on brushing their teeth. By packing their own lunches with foods that help naturally remove plaque and strengthen enamel, you can fortify the health of their smile. Some great tooth-friendly items to pack in their lunches include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n