{"id":763,"date":"2019-06-17T20:26:36","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T20:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=763"},"modified":"2019-06-17T20:28:02","modified_gmt":"2019-06-17T20:28:02","slug":"summer-visits-to-your-childrens-dentist-in-norman-are-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/summer-visits-to-your-childrens-dentist-in-norman-are-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Visits to Your Children\u2019s Dentist in Norman are Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your kids have probably been enjoying their summer break so far \u2013 they\u2019re getting to play outside every day, they don\u2019t have to worry about homework, and they\u2019re enjoying family outings such as trips to the pool. But while you\u2019re still thinking about summer plans, ask yourself: have you scheduled a summer dental appointment? The long break from school is a good time to think about visiting your children\u2019s dentist<\/a> in Norman; here\u2019s a few reasons why it could be an excellent addition to your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Easier to Make Appointments When School\u2019s Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be tough to find time to slip in checkups while\nschool is in session; taking care of your child\u2019s health is important, of\ncourse, but so is making sure they\u2019re keeping up with their studies! It\u2019s much\neasier to schedule an appointment while school is out so that you don\u2019t have to\nworry about what your child could be missing. Additionally, kids will often be\nmore relaxed in general during the summer months, which can help make the trip\nto the dentist an overall more pleasant experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer is the Time When Kids Eat More Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your kids will probably be enjoying ice cream, fruit juice,\nmilk shakes, and other sugary snacks a lot more often during the summer. Unfortunately,\nthis can result in plaque building up more quickly, which in turn makes\ncavities more likely; the back teeth are particularly vulnerable to decay as\nthey\u2019re harder to brush well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give your child\u2019s teeth some extra protection from summer\nsugar, dental sealants can be used. They provide a barrier of protection against\nthe bacteria and food particles that can get caught in the grooves of the back\nteeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Can Ask for a Mouthguard for Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are your children looking forward to being on a few teams\nthis summer? It\u2019s a great way for them to get some exercise, but it\u2019s also potentially\na way to knock out or damage a few teeth. Your kid\u2019s dentist in Norman can\ncreate a custom-fitted mouthguard that will let them play while protecting\ntheir smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Can Get Their Regular Cleanings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child hasn\u2019t seen a dentist yet this year, then it\u2019s\nespecially important that they come in for their examination and cleaning. Tooth\ndecay is the most common childhood disease, but it can easily be prevented with\ngood oral hygiene; this means brushing and flossing regularly in addition to\nmaking sure they keep their twice-a-year dental appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 These trips to the\ndentist\u2019s office are also an excellent opportunity for parents to ask about\noral care at home, whether it\u2019s improvements that can be made or tips on encouraging\nkids to keep up their brushing routine. Your child\u2019s smile is irreplaceable; it\u2019s\nimportant to take the steps to help it last for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Bobby J. Carmen graduated from the University of\nOklahoma College of Dentistry and is a member of the American Academy of\nCosmetic Dentistry. He provides quality preventive care for patients of all\nages, including dental sealants and fluoride treatments for children. To\nschedule an appointment at his practice, visit his website<\/a> or call (405)\n364-2200.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your kids have probably been enjoying their summer break so far \u2013 they\u2019re getting to play outside every day, they don\u2019t have to worry about homework, and they\u2019re enjoying family outings such as trips to the pool. But while you\u2019re still thinking about summer plans, ask yourself: have you scheduled a summer dental appointment? The […]<\/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-763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/763","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=763"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":766,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/763\/revisions\/766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}