{"id":220,"date":"2019-06-03T15:13:38","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T15:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=220"},"modified":"2019-07-03T15:13:50","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T15:13:50","slug":"making-the-most-out-of-your-childs-summer-dental-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/making-the-most-out-of-your-childs-summer-dental-appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the Most Out of Your Child\u2019s Summer Dental Appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_191848307__1562166643_15222-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"Child blowing dandelion into the wind\" class=\"wp-image-221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_191848307__1562166643_15222-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_191848307__1562166643_15222-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_191848307__1562166643_15222.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child isn\u2019t the only one who gets a break during summer\n\u2014 you\u2019re free from the carpool lanes, packed lunches and field trip\nchaperoning. As the whole family enjoys a well-deserved rest, capitalize on\nthis free time and schedule your child\u2019s summer dental appointments. Checkups\nwith the dentist may not seem like great fun, but these visits can ensure your\nchild\u2019s success during the upcoming school year. In this post, you\u2019ll learn\nabout the numerous benefits of making time for your child\u2019s dentist this\nsummer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skip the Back-to-School Rush <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Save yourself some stress as you rush to complete your child\u2019s\nback-to-school list in early August by making sure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">dental\nappointments<\/a> are already checked off. Visit the dentist earlier in the\nsummer break to enjoy more flexible scheduling options. If your child ends up\nneeding a sealant or filling, addressing this issue long before school starts back\nup can help them resume their studies on the best foot possible. Don\u2019t forget\nto reinforce the healthy dental habits recommended by your practitioner with\nyour child at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Their Smiles Wide and Grades High &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a study completed by the Ostrow School of\nDentistry, dental problems are a significant factor in kids being absent from class\n\u2014 and parents missing work. Bringing your children in for check-ups and\ncleanings over the summer can prevent both missed classes and missed meetings\nin the fall. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental issues can lower more than your children\u2019s attendance\nrecords. According to the same study, children who reported recent tooth pain\nwere four times more likely to have a lower grade point average than their\nclassmates without oral discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help Them Succeed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Untreated dental issues like tooth decay can impact more\nthan your child\u2019s oral health. Intellectual development such as speech\narticulation can be negatively affected. Poor sleep habits and difficulty\nchewing can take away from their focus in school. Your child can suffer\nsocially, becoming reluctant to speak and smile around others, possibly leading\nto teasing or ostracization from their peers. The resulting low self-esteem\n(from any of these possibilities) can affect your child for the rest of their\nlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting your dentist over summer break will benefit the\nentire family. It may not be the best summer fun but establishing healthy\ndental habits will help save both you and your child from future stress. Enjoy\nthe summer months with peace of mind about your child\u2019s dental health by\nreaching out to your dentist today. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Daniel Weldon is an expert in general, cosmetic and\npediatric dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida\nDental Association and the Andrew J. Semesco Foundation for oral cancer research.\nWhen Dr. Weldon is out of the office, he loves spending time with his wife and three\nchildren. If you have further questions about your child\u2019s dental health, he\ncan be reached through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at\n352-622-3236.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your child isn\u2019t the only one who gets a break during summer \u2014 you\u2019re free from the carpool lanes, packed lunches and field trip chaperoning. As the whole family enjoys a well-deserved rest, capitalize on this free time and schedule your child\u2019s summer dental appointments. 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