{"id":320,"date":"2019-08-20T17:55:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T17:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=320"},"modified":"2019-08-20T17:55:54","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T17:55:54","slug":"end-of-summer-dentist-in-plano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/end-of-summer-dentist-in-plano\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let Summer End Before Your Child Sees the Dentist in Plano!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mother<\/a>Is your family ready for the new school year? Now\u2019s the time to be shopping for new clothes, school supplies and books, as well as everything else that needs to be taken care of before classes start again. Hopefully, you\u2019ve already checked off \u201ca visit to the dentist in Plano\u201d; if you haven\u2019t, now may be your best opportunity for a while!<\/p>\n

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Why Should You Take Your Child to the Dentist Before School Starts?<\/h2>\n

Everyone knows to see the dentist at least twice a year but making time for that appointment is another matter altogether. Between tests, in-class assignments and extracurricular activities, there\u2019s rarely a convenient time to pull your child out of class without needing to worry that they\u2019ll have to make it up later. You may be able to get a time before or after school, but such time slots are obviously very popular and can sometimes be hard to get.<\/p>\n

By making the appointment during the summer while your child still has plenty of free time, it\u2019s easier to find a time that\u2019s convenient for your family; building your schedule will be much easier as a result. Furthermore, when your child doesn\u2019t have schoolwork to worry about, it\u2019s more likely that they\u2019ll be relaxed during their dental visit, making it much more pleasant for them \u2013 and you!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Why are Regular Dental Visits So Important?<\/h2>\n

Your child\u2019s dental appointments are focused on prevention. Cavities are a constant threat; the mouth is a breeding ground for the bacteria that feed off of sugar and secrete the acids that cause tooth decay. You can avoid many oral health issues with regular brushing and flossing, of course, but it\u2019s not always enough. Many children will have trouble cleaning all the hard-to-reach spaces in their mouths, and any plaque they don\u2019t remove hardens into tartar that won\u2019t come off without special dental tools.<\/p>\n

Your child\u2019s dentist can provide a thorough cleaning that reaches all the nooks and crannies that might have been missed at home. They can also find tooth decay in its earliest stages, when it\u2019s far easier to treat; leaving a cavity alone may ultimately result in a root canal or a tooth extraction, which can be uncomfortable for your child and may require them to take time off school. It\u2019s especially important to check for decay at the end of summer after a few months of indulging in sugary snacks and drinks.<\/p>\n

Your child\u2019s smile is made to last, but only if it gets proper care. If you haven\u2019t taken them in for an appointment and want to get it out of the way before the start of the academic year, ask yourself, \u201cWhere\u2019s a good dentist near me?\u201d<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n

Dr. Sam Antoon has been a practicing dentist for almost 30 years. In addition to using the latest tools and techniques, he always takes the time to build trusting relationships with his patients. He especially strives to provide a comfortable, gentle experience for child patients. To schedule an appointment at his practice, Antoon Family Dental, visit his website<\/a> or call (972) 267-5000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is your family ready for the new school year? Now\u2019s the time to be shopping for new clothes, school supplies and books, as well as everything else that needs to be taken care of before classes start again. Hopefully, you\u2019ve already checked off \u201ca visit to the dentist in Plano\u201d; if you haven\u2019t, now may […]<\/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-320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":322,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320\/revisions\/322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.antoonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}