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Summer vacation is wrapping up, and the weather is starting to cool off. That means it\u2019s time for the \u201cback-to-school\u201d season! You\u2019ll need to shop for supplies, learn a new curriculum, and make room in your schedule for homework. However, don\u2019t forget your oral care amidst this hustle and bustle. Having a dental checkup<\/a> before your classes begin would be a good idea. Luckily, your Dallas dentist is here to ensure you pass it with excellence! Here are four tips you should follow to ace your back-to-school dental exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Practice Good Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to keep your smile healthy for your next visit is to practice good oral hygiene. Namely, brush your teeth twice daily, floss once daily, and rinse with a good mouthwash. For this process, make sure to use fluoridated toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you struggle with your dental care habits, there are things you can do to help. Set daily reminders to brush and floss on your phone. Alternatively, see if your parent(s) will reward you for teeth-cleaning as an incentive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch What You Eat & Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You likely already know that fatty and sugary stuff isn\u2019t good for teeth. They can cause tooth decay, cavities, and even infections in excess. Whether it\u2019s cake and ice cream or juice boxes and soda, they\u2019ll erode your enamel and thus make it vulnerable to bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given these facts, try to eat meals high in mouth-healthy vitamins and minerals. Foods like fish, dairy, and leafy greens would be ideal. Similarly, tap water or tea are good beverage choices \u2014 they have fluoride that strengthens teeth! To help you remember the latter, carry a refillable water bottle to school with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chew Sugar-Free Gum After Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Afternoon school lunches don\u2019t often allow you to brush your teeth after eating. That said, consider chewing sugar-free gum as a substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, chewing gum stimulates your body to produce saliva. This mouth liquid then washes away leftover food and bacteria and re-mineralizes tooth enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do have time for afternoon brushing, though, wait at least thirty minutes after eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll obviously want to be ready for schoolwork this fall. Even so, don\u2019t forget your upcoming dental exam and how you can make it successful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ross Avenue Family Dental<\/em><\/a> is based in Dallas, TX, and is led by Dr. Xinxing Liu<\/a>. The practice\u2019s mission is to provide all dental patients with both excellent care and a relaxing experience. To that end, it offers services like preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency dental treatments. For more information or to book an appointment, you can reach them at <\/em>their website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (469)-210-7223<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer vacation is wrapping up, and the weather is starting to cool off. That means it\u2019s time for the \u201cback-to-school\u201d season! You\u2019ll need to shop for supplies, learn a new curriculum, and make room in your schedule for homework. However, don\u2019t forget your oral care amidst this hustle and bustle. Having a dental checkup before […]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"\nAcing Your Back-to-School Dental Exam | Ross Avenue Family Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Before you start your new school semester, you\u2019ll want to pass a dental exam. 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