{"id":30,"date":"2021-07-31T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-31T16:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timessquarefamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=30"},"modified":"2021-08-25T16:11:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T16:11:02","slug":"link-between-oral-health-and-academic-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timessquarefamilydental.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/31\/link-between-oral-health-and-academic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Set Your Child Up For Academic Success With Good Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer is coming to an end, which only means one thing: back-to-school season is here! To set your child up for a good semester, it\u2019s important to schedule their biannual checkup and cleaning sooner rather than later. After all, research shows that oral health and academic success are closely linked. Keep reading to learn all about the role oral health plays in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Oral Health Impacts Academic Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to research conducted by the US National Library of Medicine, the link between oral health and academic success is undeniable. In fact, of the students they studied, those with dental problems were more likely to miss days, not complete all of their work, and have problems at school. The psychosocial factors, like feelings of unhappiness and worthlessness, also negatively affected their performance in the classroom. As a result, good oral health is one of the driving factors for a successful semester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Few Reasons to Schedule Your Child\u2019s Biannual Visit Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If all of the hustle and bustle of back-to-school season has left you with a jam-packed calendar, you may be tempted to push off your child\u2019s checkup and cleaning<\/a> until after the semester begins. However, there are a few benefits to scheduling their visit sooner rather than later. To begin, your child\u2019s days aren\u2019t filled with school, homework, and extracurricular activities in the summer, leaving them with a more open schedule. Next, dental problems, like cavities, can\u2019t heal on their own. In fact, they can worsen over time. That\u2019s why treating them in the early stages is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Keeping Your Child\u2019s Smile Healthy This Semester<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your child\u2019s six-month dental checkups and cleanings can catch dental problems, remove built-up plaque, and thoroughly clean their teeth and gums. However, keeping their smile in pristine condition involves a solid at-home oral hygiene regimen too! With this in mind, here are a few dental care tips to implement this semester:<\/p>\n\n\n\n