Start School with a Healthy Smile

Congratulations! You survived the first few weeks of school and managed to keep your head on while helping your children get accommodated with their new classrooms. You can successfully cross off back-to-school clothes, school supplies, and sports equipment from your to-do-list. Now that the stress has subsided it is the perfect time to cross off the last important item on the list, your child’s annual back-to-school dental check up. River Rock Dental wants to help ensure that your children start school with a healthy smile and prevent them from having to miss class days due to painful tooth decay or toothache.

Your child’s back-to-school dental checklist:

• Schedule a quick and easy River Rock Dental appointment online this month for your child to come in and visit us.
• Bring your child in for a regular checkup to help treat or prevent dental problems.
• Gather some information about recommended fluoride toothpaste and floss you can pick up at your local grocery or drug store.
• Encourage regular brushing and flossing. Your dentist at River Rock Dental will provide you with tips on how to make your child’s brushing experience more fun as well as inform you on techniques to maintaining a healthier smile.
• Ensure that your child is eating a balanced diet when deciding what to eat for lunch. Meals and snacks that include, milk, vegetables, fruit and grains will help him or her build a stronger immune system. Also, be sure to cut back on sugary foods and soft drinks to prevent cavity buildup.
• Now pat yourself on the back for making sure that your child’s dental care is up to date! He/she will thank you in the long run for teaching them how to maintain a healthy smile and lifestyle.

River Rock Dental is very excited to meet with you and your little one at your next scheduled appointment. Here is a fun video you can watch with your kids that will encourage their imagination as well as inform them how to brush properly. No More Nasties: Brushing For Kids! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy8JurvYlH4

Call our to make an appointment with a dentist who may be able to help you find out more about this topic, and improve your oral health.