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Follow on Google News | Mendham (NJ) Dentist Suggests Putting Oral Care on Your Back-to-School ListTechnology and clothing may be high on that back-to-school list, but a healthy mouth can mean more friends and better concentration at school
By: Jockey Hollow Dentistry While haircuts, new clothes, notebooks, pens and electronics are high on every back-to-school list, Dr. Karen Fenichel of Jockey Hollow Dentistry (http://www.jockeyhollowdentistry.com) “Studies show that a person’s smile is among the first things others notice,” she said. “Everyone wants their children to make good first impressions on teachers and peers. A smile also helps create a good self-image and self-confidence. “On the other hand, tooth decay is still the most common childhood disease,” she added. “Cavities cause pain and impair a child’s ability to eat, speak, sleep and learn.” Dr. Fenichel suggests three things parents can do to keep their child’s smile bright and mouth healthy in the new school year: 1. Schedule a dental visit. It’s especially important that children see their dentist twice a year because there are so many changes going on, including baby teeth coming out and adult teeth coming in. As shocking as it seems, 60 percent of school-age children don’t see a dentist annually. 2. Re-establish good dental habits, such as brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. Celebrate back-to-school time by letting your child pick out a new toothbrush. 3. Get back to good eating and snacking habits. Plan some healthy after-school snacks and stock the refrigerator and cabinets. Healthy snacks are foods that are non-sticky, low in sugar and don’t contain acid. Dr. Fenichel urged parents to discuss their children’s oral health needs with their dentist. “Keeping your children’s mouth healthy is a year-round responsibility,” Dr. Fenichel is the principal at Jockey Hollow Dentistry (http://www.jockeyhollowdentistry.com/? End
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