{"id":345,"date":"2017-08-01T09:57:46","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T09:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/?p=345"},"modified":"2017-08-02T14:45:42","modified_gmt":"2017-08-02T14:45:42","slug":"time-back-school-checkup-childrens-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/time-back-school-checkup-childrens-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time For a Back To School Checkup with Your Children\u2019s Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-520174462.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-520174462-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"There\u2019s still time to go see your children\u2019s dentist before school starts!\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-520174462-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/iStock-520174462.jpg 725w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To put it mildly, the school year is <strong>busy <\/strong>for families in El Reno. Between classes, extracurricular activities, and homework, it can be extremely difficult to find time to do just about anything else. Even getting ready for the year is a long list of tasks for both parents and children. Between getting new school supplies and clothes, one thing many parents may not consider is taking care of their child\u2019s teeth. Coming in for a regular appointment during the year usually means missing school or work, which is why your child should get a back to school checkup while they still have some summer left. Both you and your child have plenty of time for an appointment, and if they have any dental issues, those can be fixed quickly as well. This is just one of the reasons why a back to school dental checkup is such a good idea, and today, your local children\u2019s dentist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">Dr. Adam Cohlmia<\/a>, is going to share even more.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1. Did we mention how busy the school year is?<\/h2>\n<p>We can\u2019t emphasize this enough: time is <strong>limited <\/strong>during the school year. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">routine checkup and cleaning<\/a> only takes about an hour, but finding that hour during the year can be a perilous task. While your child is still on summer vacation, it\u2019s easier than ever to schedule an appointment without affecting their (or your) schedule. That way, neither of you will need to be rushed, and it\u2019ll give you one less thing to worry about during the school year.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Help them start the year with confidence!<\/h2>\n<p>For some children in Canadian County, <a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/back-school-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">going back to school can bring on feelings of anxiety<\/a>. While there are a multitude of things you can do to help them feel comfortable, one of the easiest is making sure they have a smile they can be proud of. After a cleaning and checkup at El Reno Family Dentistry, your child\u2019s teeth will feel great and look even better. Having a confident smile will make them feel more confident overall, which will make meeting teachers and making friends much easier, reducing any initial nerves your child might have. It\u2019s a simple way to help them start off the year strong.<\/p>\n<h2>3. It\u2019s essential for their health.<\/h2>\n<p>Checkups and cleanings are two of the most important treatments in all of dentistry because they help prevent dental issues from developing, and they also allow Dr. Cohlmia to catch and treat them early if they do. They are especially important for children because they enable your dentist to ensure that your child\u2019s teeth are developing correctly. Small problems at a young age can turn into big ones as a child gets older, but by bringing them in for regular checkups, they can be easily avoided. With just two preventive appointments each year, your family dentist can make sure your child\u2019s smile stays healthy and beautiful as they continue to grow.<\/p>\n<h2>You Still Have Time!<\/h2>\n<p>Classes will start before you know it, and it\u2019ll be next to impossible to fit a checkup into everyone\u2019s schedules. Give your child a reason to smile this school year and schedule a back to school checkup. It\u2019s a great way to make sure they start things off on the right foot. To schedule an appointment, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/\">contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To put it mildly, the school year is busy for families in El Reno. 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