7 Tips to Find the Best Dentist for Your Oral Health Needs
June 19, 2025
August 5, 2021
Why Dental Checkups Matter: “Look, mom, my tooth’s moving around,” your child says to you, smiling wide. If you’re a parent of a child, then you’re probably wondering how you can prepare your child for the upcoming school year. This article will provide you with information on just one area where you can help your child get ready for the school year: the dentist. In this article, we share 3 reasons why back-to-school checkups are important when it comes to your child’s oral health.
Back-to-school checkups are regular check ups children should be getting before they go back to school. When it comes to the dentist, a dentist might check your child’s teeth for:
So, as you can see, back-to-school checks at a dentist office involves factoring in different aspects of oral health.
Now that you have a basic understanding of what a dentist might be on the lookout for, here are 3 reasons why back-to-school dental checks are important.
Oftentimes, people will bring their children to the dentist office if the child mentions a toothache or other dental issue. At Mountain View Dental, we believe in preventing dental issues before they arise. That is, if you’re waiting until there are issues, then a dentist is only there for treatment. What we mean by this is that a dentist should also be helping you with prevention.
That also means you’re not able to identify issues so that they don’t become an even bigger problem. For example, some cases of tooth pain or tooth misgrowth are signs of oral cancer. Waiting until the last minute means that the cancer can get worse. In other cases like cavities, a back-to-school checkup can help the dentist save your child’s tooth rather than having it remove or needing an intense root canal.
Visiting a dentist would help you and your child understand if there are any lifestyle changes that need to be made. For example, if your dentist notices that your child has tooth discoloration or decay, they may ask you questions about what type of foods or drinks your child is having. Then, your dentist would be able to provide you and your child with information on limiting foods or drinks that are causing the decay or discoloration. So, it’s important to see a dentist so that they can help you and your child with overall good dental health.
If your child is scared of visiting the dentist, encouraging them to see a dentist with you there with them can help them not be so scared. Dental anxiety, which is more common than you think, is often a barrier to people getting help with their teeth. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s National Institute of Health, 36% of Americans have dental anxiety. Dental anxiety is fear of seeing a dentist. According to the Institute 12% of those who have dental anxiety have an extreme fear of visiting a dentist.
So, if your child is scared of visiting the dentist, encourage them to go with you on a regular basis so that you can slowly get them used to it.
If you’re looking for a dentist in the state of Utah, Mountain View Dental can help you and your family. At our Office, we will help you and your child with all types of dental issues. Give us a call at 385-324-3557 to schedule your child’s dental checkup before returning to school. You can also contact us here. We look forward to providing you with the best dental care possible.
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