Back To School Is Right Around The Corner

Summer is flying by! We hope you and your family have been enjoying the sunny days. We hate to interrupt your relaxation, but school will be in session shortly. High school and college students will once again be engrossed in their studies and endless extracurricular activities. Before that happens, consider bringing your teen and college-aged kids to see us for a cleaning and examination. If you wait too long, scheduling could get more complicated. Keep reading to learn more.

Why Wait Until School Starts?
Families with older kids can get pretty busy once school starts. The end of summer is a great time to get dentist visits out of the way, including a teeth cleaning and examination if it’s overdue. Scheduling appointments now takes it off your plate for the next 6 months!

Now is also a good time for:

• Clear Aligners: Giving your child time with their clear aligners before school starts helps them learn what goes into managing treatment daily, and they will be better prepared for busy school days.
• Fillings & Crowns: Rather than potentially missing school for a dental treatment, your teen or college-aged child could get the treatment done while summer is winding down and not miss out on anything important.
• Wisdom Teeth Extraction: Impacted wisdom teeth can be uncomfortable and distracting. Getting wisdom teeth out in the summer means your high school or college student can focus on their studies and other important activities rather than the pain in their mouth.

Set a Healthy Example for Your Kids
Even if they would never admit it, older children still look to the adults in their lives to learn how to take care of themselves. When adults make a habit of visiting the dentist and prioritizing their oral health, it sets a great example, teaching kids that going to the dentist for essential care is important.

We Care About Our Younger Patients
Our teen and young adult patients are very important to us. If you have a high school or college-aged child at home, reinforcing the importance of good oral hygiene habits is crucial for when they eventually go out on their own. Often, the beneficial habits we form in childhood and adolescence carry on into adulthood. Give your children the best chance for long-term oral health with dental check-ups every 6 months and by promptly addressing their oral healthcare needs as they arise.

If anyone in your family is due for a dental examination, please call our office located in Meeker, CO. We will happily schedule any appointments you need. Call today!