Dental Checkup for Kids: Specialist Recommendation

When parents prepare their children for school, they commonly forget about a significant point – visiting a dentist to ensure their kids' oral health is okay.  

Dr. Natasha Flake, president of the American Association of Endodontists, shares some advice about what and why parents should check in the dental cabinets before sending their descendants to school.

Keep An Eye on Kid's Health

In the scholarly age, it's especially important to take care of the teeth, jaw, and gums because

1. All systems grow during school years, so ensuring they develop properly is essential.
2. Summer vacations for scholars are often associated with poor oral hygiene; thus, checking for dental cavities before the start of the school year is a useful preventative practice.

Also, very active kids are at risk of getting their teeth knocked out during sports games, etc. According to Dr. Flake, statistically, there are 5 million teeth are knocked out every day, so it's better to know what to do in such a situation:

1. Find a tooth immediately and pick it up by the crown. Do not touch the root to minimize its injury.
2. Keep the tooth moist. You shouldn't allow your tooth to get dry because, in that case, it will not survive. You can place it in milk or water to keep it alive until you visit a dentist.
3. Get professional help as soon as possible. To save your tooth, you must find a dental specialist immediately. If injuries are not severe, the endodontist can place it back successfully.