{"id":355,"date":"2019-08-23T17:12:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T21:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/?p=355"},"modified":"2019-08-23T17:12:14","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T21:12:14","slug":"3-reasons-to-see-your-family-dentist-for-a-back-to-school-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/23\/3-reasons-to-see-your-family-dentist-for-a-back-to-school-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to See Your Family Dentist for a Back-to-School Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_137845638__1565116661_71338-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"little boy in dental chair \" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_137845638__1565116661_71338-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_137845638__1565116661_71338-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_137845638__1565116661_71338.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying school supplies isn\u2019t the only thing you need to do\nto make sure your little one is ready for the upcoming school year. According\nto the American Dental Association, dental checkups are just as important as getting\na routine physical exam from their primary care doctor. Since you\u2019re already\nmaking a list of things you need to do before school starts, why not add \u201csee my\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">family\ndentist<\/a> in Norwood\u201d to that list? Here are 3 reasons why your kid\u2019s smile\ncan benefit from a checkup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Little Teeth with Mouthguards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your little one is trying out for sports this school\nyear, you\u2019re probably over the moon. After all, they\u2019re going to be making\nfriends, getting exercise, and having the time of their life. As a parent,\nhowever, you might be just a little worried about them getting hurt. You make\nsure they wear their helmets and kneepads, but a lot of parents send their\nchildren to play sports without wearing a mouthguard. Your Norwood family\ndentist can craft a custom mouthguard designed to protect your little one\u2019s\nunique smile and keep those precious pearly whites in good shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Teeth Stronger with Fluoride <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most tap water contains fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral\nthat strengthens our teeth and prevents them from getting cavities. However,\nsince a lot of us opt to drink tap water, we lose out on the chance to make our\nteeth stronger. This is where your dentist comes in. He or she can determine\nwhether your child\u2019s teeth would benefit from a fluoride treatment. If so, then\nafter your kid\u2019s teeth get cleaned, the dental hygienist can rinse their mouth\nout with fluoride that comes in a variety of fun flavors. It never hurts to\nprotect against tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fight Cavities with Dental Sealants <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of tooth decay, many children would greatly benefit\nfrom getting dental sealants. This is a plastic-like coating that is painted\nonto the grooves of the back teeth. Little arms sometimes have a difficult time\nreaching to brush these nooks and crannies. As a result, particles of food and\nbacteria can get trapped there and cause cavities. To prevent this, your\ndentist can place sealants on those little molars to protect them for years to\ncome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there\u2019s no shortage of reasons to visit your\nfamily dentist before school starts. Make sure your child\u2019s teeth are bright\nand ready for the school year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Central Dental Associates in Norwood, MA, we have an\nexperienced team of five dentists, all with expertise in different areas of\ndentistry. We treat patients of all ages, and especially welcome young smiles. To\nlearn more about why you should visit us, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/contact-us.html\">click here<\/a> or\ncall (781)-769-3566. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying school supplies isn\u2019t the only thing you need to do to make sure your little one is ready for the upcoming school year. According to the American Dental Association, dental checkups are just as important as getting a routine physical exam from their primary care doctor. 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