Back to school requires good planning not only for parents but also for children. Thus, it is important to pick up on good habits from the start. We thought we’d share with you some tips to give your child the best oral care throughout the year.
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Among the little things that you can achieve, including healthy food in the lunch box is probably the easiest. Not only your child will find essential nutrients for his development but also you can also create a lunch with easy to prepare foods that you probably already have on hand. Cubes of cheese, yogurt, vegetable sticks or fresh fruit: Here are examples of foods to incorporate. This will prevent your child from consuming commercial foods (granola bars, cookies, etc.) that often contain more sugar than nutrients, and sugar …. is the enemy of teeth!
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Also, do not put in your child’s lunch box sticky foods or sugary drinks (juice, soft drinks or sports drink). From a dental standpoint, these items are high in acidity, which can cause erosion of the teeth. Why not fall back on the most appropriate drink, the most economical, easiest to find and definitely the best for your health: good old water! Indeed, it represents the best option for hydration, regardless of the time of day. Use a fun reusable bottle that you can insert into your child’s lunch box.
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4 tips from your dentist for September
- Why not schedule your child’s annual appointment at eh beginning of school year? This will prevent the busy periods of class and exams.
- Just as for sugary drinks, avoid sugary snacks. Indeed, candy, granola bars or candies cause cavities.
- Create a space in your child’s backpack for a small toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste. He will be able to take care of his teeth after lunch.
- Back to school also means back to sport activities. Consider a mouth guard to protect your child from injury to the lips, cheeks, tongue, teeth or jaw.
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Make an appointment now for back to school!
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