{"id":709,"date":"2018-06-03T19:29:29","date_gmt":"2018-06-03T19:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=709"},"modified":"2018-06-22T19:37:24","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T19:37:24","slug":"summer-perfect-time-bring-kids-dentist-in-norman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/summer-perfect-time-bring-kids-dentist-in-norman\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer: The Perfect Time to Bring the Kids to Your Dentist in Norman"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AIn between the visits to the pool and the playground, you\u2019ll want to set aside time to take your young ones to their dentist in Norman. While the dentist may be the last thing on your child\u2019s mind, summer is actually a perfect time to visit,<\/a> and not just because they\u2019re on summer break.<\/p>\n

Even if you make sure their at-home oral care is sufficient, dental visits are so much more than exams and cleanings!<\/p>\n

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Why Summer is the Best Time to Visit Your Dentist in Norman<\/h2>\n

Based on the American Dental Association\u2019s recommendations, maintaining optimal oral health requires patients to visit their dentist every six months. Typically, kids start their summer vacation anywhere from May to July, so while the exact month can vary, it still falls approximately six months from the winter season.<\/p>\n

Since your child will be on winter break around this time, you won\u2019t have to worry about interrupting your child\u2019s school schedule, nor juggle their after-school activities around dental visits. The last thing you want is for them to miss a day of school and have hours of extra work to catch up on. Managing important care during the months they have will save you both time and stress during the normally busy school year.<\/p>\n

Keeping Up With Their Oral Care<\/h2>\n

Did you know that tooth decay is five times more common in children than asthma? With no other group more vulnerable to tooth decay, it\u2019s essential that routine visits are part of their early development. This is especially true considering the naked eye can\u2019t see the early signs of tooth decay. The only way to know for sure is to visit the dentist who has the tools and expertise to inform you if their at-home care is sufficient.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, your child shouldn\u2019t have to face bacteria entirely on their own. With the use of fluoride treatments and dental sealants which are both proven to reduce the development of decay, your child gains additional protection as they hone their brushing technique, which can take years.<\/p>\n

Building Habits That Last a Lifetime<\/h2>\n

Kids are more likely to visit the dentist on their own later in life if they understand it\u2019s importance at a young age. If they ever complain about visiting the dentist, assure them that their oral health is just as important to you as your own. Preventive visits give you a great opportunity to lead by example.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re also more likely to take their oral health seriously if they develop a positive relationship with the dentist early, and summer visits remove the pressure of rushing in and out of the office without asking questions they may have.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t take your children\u2019s oral health for granted, especially at a young age. Schedule an appointment with your children\u2019s dentist in Norman today!<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n

One of Dr. Bobby J. Carmen\u2019s<\/a> most favorable traits to patients is his calming and pleasant chairside manner. Patients young of age can benefit from his exceptional communication skills, thoroughly explained treatment plans, and optimal dental health care. To learn more about his children\u2019s dental services or practice, contact him through his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In between the visits to the pool and the playground, you\u2019ll want to set aside time to take your young ones to their dentist in Norman. While the dentist may be the last thing on your child\u2019s mind, summer is actually a perfect time to visit, and not just because they\u2019re on summer break. Even […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=709"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":712,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/709\/revisions\/712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}