As summer vacation winds down, it’s time to get your child ready to head back to the classroom. While you shop for all the items they need to succeed this school year, are you forgetting about their dental health? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 34 million school hours are lost every year due to dental emergencies, like toothaches. Although you may never expect your child to experience a dental emergency, 1 in 6 Americans requires urgent care from a dentist every year. You can’t always stop accidents from happening, but here are a few things you can do to safeguard your little one’s smile.
