Ah, the hustle and bustle of going back
to school!
As we head back into school mode,
there are lots of things on the “to do” list to get done before the first day
rolls around. Every student should be equipped
with these essentials:
PBackpack
PNotebooks
PMarkers, pens, pencils
PDental cleaning
Dental cleaning?!? Yes! Healthy
teeth, gums and proper dental hygiene are as crucial as everything else on the
list in preparation for the coming school year.
Studies have shown dental related
issues are a main reason that children miss school. If you maintain and stay on
top of your oral health care you are setting yourself up for future success!
There is no age limit when it comes to having a healthy mouth and smile.*
As your first day of school swiftly
approaches, no matter what grade you are going into, first impressions are
always looming in the back of your mind.
And first impressions are huge! No
one needs to have a big chunk of cereal in their teeth or stinky breath on
their first day back. Your buddies will never let you live it down. When your
teeth are well taken care of, brushed, flossed, with clean fresh breath, you
are well on your way to a GREAT first impression!
A friendly smile says a lot about a
person. When you have a clean ,
attractive smile you'll exude
confidence. When you are feeling confident, you promote a positive sense of
self which can help spark a conversation or attract another person’s
attention. You’ll have a lunch buddy in
no time!
Not to mention, those school
pictures that wind up being a permanent fixture in the yearbook (and on your
fridge at home). With a dashing smile, you will have no regrets when you look
back years later and think, “Man! That
is one good looking smile!”
If you are due for a dental
cleaning and polish, now is the perfect time to go in for an appointment! This goes above and beyond your daily standard
brushing and flossing. A good dental
cleaning will remove all of the plaque or tartar build up that may have
accumulated over the past few months.
Any sort of gingivitis will be examined and taken care of. A nice polishing
of your teeth will finish up your look. Afterwards,
your teeth will feel AMAZING! Your teeth
will literally be squeaky clean! There is no better feeling than a smooth
fresh tooth surface.
We all get those first day jitters
when going back to school. It’s
completely natural. But when your alarm
clock goes off the morning of your first day back, you eat your breakfast,
gather your belongings, and you brush and floss your teeth, you will have one
less thing to worry about before you get to class!
So just remember, before you walk
out the door for your first day of school, make sure that you have spent at
least two minutes brushing those pearly whites, flossed each and every tooth,
and maybe even given a quick once over with some mouth rinse. You are bound to have a great first day back
with smiles all around!
*Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21330579
Nicoloe M. Ancich
2208 North 30th St.
Tacoma, WA 98403
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