If you have children, it's so important to ensure they have good dental care!
Of course, the most obvious reason to take your kids to the dentist is so that they'll grow up with strong, healthy teeth. However, there's more to it than that. There's plenty of evidence that children with poor dental health struggle in school, and can end up disadvantaged as a result.
Pediatric dentistry isn't just about looks - it's about creating a foundation for your child's future.
The Impact Of Dental Health On School Performance
Numerous studies over the years have looked into how dental care and school success are related. For example, this study from 2011, and a similar one from 2012. The results in these studies, and others, were basically unanimous: students with bad teeth miss more days of school due to dental pain and\or infections, and can easily end up behind their class as a result.
Of course, some students come to school despite tooth pain, but that doesn't mean they're paying attention. Severe cavities or infections can be extremely painful, to the point that anyone would be unable to function well. Kids will suffer from this more than most.
The aesthetics of poor oral health can't be ignored either. Children become aware of the stigma against bad teeth at a young age, making those with dental problems likely targets of bullying. This also leads to poor school performance, as well as difficulty making friends or joining peer groups.
Students with poor dental health will face numerous problems which can hold them back, and they shouldn't have to deal with those problems in the first place.
Protect Your Child's Oral Health!
Parents often wonder when they should start taking their child to the dentist. The answer is, when their baby teeth start to appear.
Even though baby teeth will be lost, they can still develop cavities, or become infected, and cause pain. Also, oral problems at a young age can affect their adult teeth as well. Plus, dentists can now predict a lot about a child's future oral health, even from such a young age. For example, in some cases, teenage braces or other orthodontics can potentially be avoided with early intervention!
Plus, if you make a point of emphasizing good oral health so early in a child's life, you'll create positive habits that will benefit them from a lifetime.
If you have children, don't skip out on their dental care. Contact Plainsboro Dental Care for an appointment at 609-799-4422. You'll be getting them off to a great start this year and for a lifetime.