School is back in session. By now, you’ve probably already crossed off all the items on your child’s school supplies list, but the experts at Alaska Dentistry for Kids suggest making one more stop at your local dentist’s office. Like pens, paper, and pencils, teeth cleanings are essential for your child to start the school year right. 

From Anchorage’s premier children’s dentist, here are three reasons why your child should get a teeth cleaning before going back to school:

• Gives Them a Better Smile: Boost your child’s confidence by giving them a brighter, whiter smile before their first day of class. It’s completely normal for teeth to have surface stains from sugary or acidic foods and drinks. During a teeth cleaning, an experienced oral hygienist will gently polish your child’s teeth, removing these stains as well as preventing plaque build-up.
• Supports Overall Health: As colder weather rolls in, it’s important for your child to be in good health, so they don’t have to skip class and miss out on valuable learning. Not only do regular teeth cleanings prevent oral health problems like cavities and gum disease but they also promote your child’s overall well-being. Recent studies from the Academy of General Dentistry have found that there may be a relationship between poor oral health and poor physical health. In some cases, an illness may actually cause poor oral health, meaning your child’s dentist could be the first to diagnose a problem.
• Helps Them Develop Healthy Habits: Teeth cleanings won’t just help your little student in the classroom. This procedure will also help them get better results at future dental exams. Your local kid’s dentist will teach your child the basics of oral hygiene and the benefits of daily brushing with each visit. Teeth cleanings can also develop health habits later in life. Once your child becomes familiarized with the teeth cleaning procedure and with a compassionate dental staff, like the one at Alaska Dentistry for Kids, they’ll be more likely to pursue routine dental care in the future. 

Regular teeth cleanings are important to students and to kids in general. That’s why Alaska Dentistry for Kids thinks they shouldn’t also be scary. From routine checkups to emergency and special needs dentistry, this experienced kid’s dentist creates a safe environment that will make any child feel at ease while receiving their dental care. To schedule an appointment with this children’s dentist, call (907) 274-2525 or visit their website today.