{"id":338,"date":"2023-08-08T15:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2023-08-21T15:03:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T15:03:00","slug":"oral-health-can-enhance-academic-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketheightsfamilydental.com\/blog\/oral-health-can-enhance-academic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Oral Health Enhance Academic Success?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now that it\u2019s August, this summer is finally wrapping up. You know what that means \u2013 the back-to-school season is kicking off! At this point, you\u2019re likely buying course supplies for your kids. Still, there\u2019s another way to help students with the school year. Have your children see a dentist<\/a> before their first day of classes. In truth, good oral health can enhance academic success. To find out why, read this summary of the issue from your local dental practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Strong Smile = Straight A\u2019s?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might think teeth and grades are wholly unrelated. However, kids with unhealthy smiles do poorly in school. They don\u2019t perform well on exams and struggle to learn from teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crux of the problem is a lack of focus. According to a 2012 study from the Journal of Pediatrics, children with oral issues struggle to pay attention in school. Instead, they skip classes, rebel against teachers, and don\u2019t do their homework. Worse yet, their oral issues reduce their motivation and cause unhappiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book a Back-to-School Dental Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given the current research, have your kids see a dentist before school starts. Doing so will give them an edge in future coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, a dental checkup is great at treating oral pain. It can detect and fix the underlying causes better than you could. As such, a visit will give your kids healthy, non-distracting smiles. The result would be major boosts to their concentration and performance in the classroom. Better yet, your children won\u2019t have as many school absences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helpful Oral Care Tips for Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you can always help with your children\u2019s oral care at home. Your aid makes a great addition to regular dental visits. With that said, try using the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n