dentist<\/a> to your back-to-school list.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
1. Get Teeth Freshened Up for Yearbook Pictures<\/h2>\n
When you visit your dentist for a checkup, a dental hygienist will use special instruments to clean your little one\u2019s teeth. These tools will help reach areas that your child probably can\u2019t reach by themselves with just a toothbrush and floss. Then, your kid\u2019s teeth will be whitened with a special paste that will remove surface stains caused by consuming colorful foods and beverages this summer. Your little one\u2019s smile will shine bright, and will be preserved for years to come in the upcoming yearbook pictures.<\/p>\n
2. Keep from Getting Cavities<\/h2>\n
Young kids generally have a hard time reaching to brush their back teeth, and that can put them at risk for cavities.\u00a0 This is because bits of food can get stuck in the nooks and crannies of the molars. Luckily, your family dentist has a solution \u2013 dental sealants. Sealants consist of a thin plastic coating that is painted onto your child\u2019s molars. They are excellent at preventing cavities while your son or daughter grows enough to reach those back teeth. It will save you and your child money and time in the long run by not having to get nearly as many fillings. They also won\u2019t have to leave school to get those fillings done, so they won\u2019t have to sacrifice any time from their education.<\/p>\n
3. Make Teeth Stronger<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019ve had a lot of cavities over the years, there\u2019s unfortunately a chance that you might pass that on to your child. However, your dentist can provide your kid with a little extra protection in the form of fluoride. Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in water, and it strengthens our teeth to protect against decay. After your little one\u2019s teeth have been cleaned, your dentist will apply a small amount of fluoride with instructions not to eat or drink anything for a certain amount of time afterwards. This is to make sure that the fluoride sets in and has enough time to works its magic.<\/p>\n
Now you see how important it is to see your dentist before school starts. Schedule an appointment with your family dentist today and make sure your child\u2019s smile is nice and healthy for the school year.<\/p>\n
About the Practice<\/h2>\n
At Darby Creek Dental, Drs. David Cleveland, Deric Budendorf, and Kyle Wylde bring a wide variety of skills to the table. They provide many different services to protect your child\u2019s teeth, including dental sealants. To learn more about how to care for your child\u2019s teeth, visit our website<\/a> or call (937)-644-8822.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summer is almost over, and you can practically hear the school bells in the near future. It\u2019s time to start making those back-to-school checklists. Buying supplies, meeting the teachers, and getting immunizations are all important to make sure your son or daughter starts the year off right. One more thing that should be on that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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