{"id":114,"date":"2020-09-01T19:27:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T19:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2020-09-23T19:27:47","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T19:27:47","slug":"tips-improving-oral-health-for-kids-while-homeschooling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/01\/tips-improving-oral-health-for-kids-while-homeschooling\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Improving Your Child\u2019s Oral Health While Homeschooling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_231424801__1570109347_35629-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"little girl brushing her teeth against yellow-orange background \" class=\"wp-image-115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_231424801__1570109347_35629-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_231424801__1570109347_35629-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_231424801__1570109347_35629.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the beginning of this school year is unlike any that has come before it. Even if your child\u2019s education isn\u2019t completely remote, kids are spending more and more time at home than ever before. Without the daily routine of physically going to school every day, it can be hard to stay on track with your little one\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">dental health<\/a>. To prevent your son or daughter from developing cavities, read the following four tips about maintaining excellent oral health for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Schedule a Back-to-School Checkup and Cleaning <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parents have understandably been concerned about\nwhether it\u2019s safe to visit the dentist during a pandemic, but rest assured that\nit is. Even before COVID-19 struck, dental offices were among the cleanest places\non the planet. They\u2019ve implemented additional safety protocols to minimize the\nrisk of infection and put their patients\u2019 minds at ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children (and adults) need a dental checkup and cleaning at\nleast twice a year. At these appointments, the dentist can check for any signs\nof problems, such as cavities, and take care of them while treatment is still\nrelatively easy and inexpensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Use the Same Oral Hygiene Routine for Weekdays and Weekends <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repetition is essential for making sure kids learn basic\nlife skills. If you make brushing and flossing a part of your child\u2019s daily\nroutine, they\u2019re more likely to stick to these habits on their own when they\nbecome an adult. Even if your child has a different bedtime on the weekends,\nthey should still brush first thing in the morning and last thing before bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Feed Your Child a Healthy Balanced Diet <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since food is more readily available at home, they\u2019re going\nto think about snacking more often than they would in a classroom. Make sure\nthey have access to plenty of healthy snacks like carrot sticks, apples, and\nlow-fat yogurt instead of chips or sugary candy. Your child\u2019s oral health\ndirectly impacts the health of the rest of their body, so it\u2019s important to\nkeep your kitchen stocked with mouth-healthy foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Incorporate Dental Care into Their School Lessons <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how old your child is, oral hygiene can become a\nlearning opportunity. You could create a counting game for brushing or make a two-minute\neducational song that correlates with what your child is learning. For older\nkids, you could challenge them to solve a \u201criddle of the day\u201d before they\u2019re\nfinished brushing. This helps get their brain working in the morning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you\u2019re homeschooling your son or daughter doesn\u2019t\nmean their oral health has to fall by the wayside. Follow these tips to help set\nthe foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/meet-dr-nelson.html\">Dr. James R.\nNelson<\/a> obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Louisiana\nState University School of Dentistry. Since then, he has trained at the\nprestigious Spear Institute, become certified in Invisalign, and joined several\nprofessional organizations, including the American Dental Association. If you\u2019d\nlike to schedule your child\u2019s back-to-school checkup, or learn more about maintaining\ngood oral health for kids, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsondentalcarela.com\/contact-us.html\">visit his website<\/a>\nor call 504-887-3311. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the beginning of this school year is unlike any that has come before it. Even if your child\u2019s education isn\u2019t completely remote, kids are spending more and more time at home than ever before. 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