{"id":193,"date":"2019-08-02T19:39:02","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T19:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=193"},"modified":"2026-04-02T22:03:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T22:03:05","slug":"family-dentist-in-alamo-ranch-shares-4-tips-to-improve-your-childs-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/family-dentist-in-alamo-ranch-shares-4-tips-to-improve-your-childs-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Dentist in Alamo Ranch Shares 4 Tips to Improve Your Child\u2019s Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If your child is preparing to head back to school in a\nfew short days, you\u2019re probably hurrying to make sure they have all their\nschool supplies, new clothes, as well as a fully stocked refrigerator. In all\nthe rush to prepare them for their first day, have you thought about their oral\nand overall health? Many parents often forget to schedule necessary\nappointments before school, homework, and sporting events take over. While\nworking to get your child in to see a family\ndentist in Alamo Ranch<\/a>, here are 4 tips to improve your child\u2019s oral health\nbefore the new school year gets underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Brush with Fluoride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every morning, your child should be brushing their teeth\nwith fluoride. This tried and true substance is used and encouraged by dentists\nbecause of its ability to strengthen tooth enamel and protect from tooth decay\nand cavities. You\u2019ll want to make sure they receive a fluoride treatment during\ntheir dental visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure your child\u2019s teeth are safely protected, make sure\nthey brush for a full two minutes each morning and every night before they go\nto bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Regular Dentist Appointments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If possible, always try to schedule one of their\nappointments right before school starts. This will allow the dentist to address\nany problems beforehand, making sure your child is spending more time learning\nin class than recovering at home from a dental procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that both children and adults see the\ndentist in Alamo Ranch every six months for a regular checkup and cleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Healthy and Nutritious Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When packing their lunch (and snack), make sure you\u2019re\nchoosing healthy, nutritious foods. While your child might reach or plead for\nthat bag of cheesy potato chips or that cherry juice box, it\u2019s best to include\na small bottle of water and a good mixture of protein, fruits, and vegetables\ninto their lunchbox. Starches and an extremely small amount of sugar is okay,\nbut it\u2019s best if they are consumed on a limited basis, and only as a real\ntreat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it is possible, have your child take a toothbrush and\ntoothpaste to school with them. This will ensure they brush their teeth after\neating, and if they do eat anything sugary, it won\u2019t be sitting on their teeth\nall day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear Protective Mouth Gear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your child play sports? If so, you should talk to the\ndentist about protective mouth gear. A well-fitted mouthguard can protect their\nmouth from injury or trauma. Too often, children are hit with a flying ball,\nstraight to the mouth. This type of injury can knock out teeth or cause damage\nbelow the surface that can result in extensive dental work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put your child\u2019s oral health on the right track this school\nyear. By making sure they have healthy teeth and gums, they\u2019ll be able to sport\na beautiful, fresh smile on their first day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/strong>
Dr. Michele Moreno, DDS, earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Angelo State University in 2001, graduating magna cum laude. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Helotes\u2019s University of Texas Health Science Center. Spending seven years as a staff dentist in a community health clinic, she is now a dentist at Alamo Springs Dental and enjoys helping her patients, both children and adults, achieve better oral health. To find out how you can improve your child\u2019s oral health before they head back to school, contact us<\/a> at (210) 463-9339<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If your child is preparing to head back to school in a few short days, you\u2019re probably hurrying to make sure they have all their school supplies, new clothes, as well as a fully stocked refrigerator. In all the rush to prepare them for their first day, have you thought about their oral and overall […]<\/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-193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=193"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":422,"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193\/revisions\/422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alamospringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}