{"id":284,"date":"2022-08-12T08:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T08:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=284"},"modified":"2022-09-08T20:19:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T20:19:14","slug":"school-dental-exam-tips-from-dentist-in-harker-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/blog\/school-dental-exam-tips-from-dentist-in-harker-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Back-to-School Tips for Your Next Dental Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_379304535__1662666688_43798.jpg\" alt=\"A teen girl about to have a dental exam with a dentist in Harker Heights\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_379304535__1662666688_43798.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_379304535__1662666688_43798-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_379304535__1662666688_43798-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As they say, all good things must come to an end. Summer is winding down, meaning many of you must adjust to the fall school semester. That process involves back-to-school shopping, learning class schedules, and changing home routines. However, did you know it should also include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental checkup?<\/a> It\u2019d be best if you visited your dentist in Harker Heights as your studies resume. That said, you should ensure you\u2019re ready to ace this \u201cexam\u201d beforehand. Consider using these four back-to-school oral care tips to prepare properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep a Mouth-Healthy Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the cafeteria\u2019s chocolate milk might be tempting, avoid sugary stuff during your school lunches. Starches, sugars, and acids in junk food can wear away enamel, increasing your risk of tooth decay and cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, pack a meal with nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, grass-fed dairy, whole grains, and lean proteins. Also, make sure to drink plenty of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you on one of your school\u2019s sports teams? If so, that\u2019s a great way to get needed exercise \u2014 as well as a dental injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact or not, many sports cause injuries to your pearly whites. These can result in tooth chips, fractures, and even knocked-out teeth. That being the case, try wearing a custom mouthguard the next time you take the field, court, or so on. This appliance will protect your mouth from the impacts you might receive to your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establish an Oral Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019d expect, good oral hygiene is the best way to reach a healthy smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At home, this practice would mean brushing, flossing, and rinsing your teeth regularly. Start making these things into a morning and nightly habit. Doing so will reduce your chances of cavities, gum infection, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, you could also set your schedule for future dental visits. Have your parents set up teeth cleanings before school starts, or set reminders for appointments on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Poor Dental Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since school is starting, you may feel nervous about tests, homework, and other assignments. You might bite your fingernails or chew on pens or pencils to blow off this stress. Unfortunately, such habits aren\u2019t good for your teeth. They tend to introduce unwanted bacteria to your mouth and could crack or chip your teeth. If you\u2019re feeling nervous, try deep breathing or squeezing a stress ball instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even as you get busy with the school year, don\u2019t forget about your oral health. Follow the tips above so your exam with your dentist in Harker Heights goes well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/\"><em>Market Heights Family Dental<\/em><\/a><em> is based in Harker Heights, TX. Led by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/meet-dr-lim.html\"><em>Drs. Jennifer Hoang and Angie Lim<\/em><\/a><em>, its team embodies a philosophy of care for dental patients. Those working at the practice truly want to see your smile flourish. As such, they offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, not to mention emergency dental treatments. For more information or to schedule an appointment, you can reach them at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/contact.html\"><em>their website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(254)-699-3565.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As they say, all good things must come to an end. Summer is winding down, meaning many of you must adjust to the fall school semester. That process involves back-to-school shopping, learning class schedules, and changing home routines. However, did you know it should also include a dental checkup? 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