A new school year is right around the corner – it’s walk-through week in the East Bay! New pencils and backpacks aren’t the only thing on the checklist! Check these out:
- Limit Snacks for a Super Smile: Help your child form healthful eating habits – select after-school and lunch snacks for their nutritional value. Fresh, crunchy snacks are the best for both bodies and teeth. Avoid sticky, gummy snacks and those with refined sugar, starches and excessive amounts of fat
- Give your Child’s Smile a Sporting Chance: If your child participates in athletic activities, consider a custom fitted sports mouth-guard that stays in place while allowing easy breathing and talking. The best fits come from those made off a model of your child’s teeth in a dental office or lab.
- Submitting School Forms: Remember that California law (Education Code Section 49452.8) states that your child must have a dental check-up by May 31 of his/her first year in public school. This is usually asked for before school starts if it’s not already in school files. We have copies of the Oral Health Assessment form in the office!
Keep on brushing!