It’s summertime again and you know what that means – it’s time to spend this wonderful season having fun in the sun while enjoying the company of friends and family. If you’re a parent, you also know how busy it can be. Sports practices, summer camp, swimming lessons, dance recitals; the list can seem endless. Los Fresnos Dental Center in Los Fresnos, TX wants to help those moms stay on their game and make this summer the best one yet, so we enlisted the help of the Super-Mom.
Super-Mom’s 5 Secrets
Summer is a breath of fresh air for kids. No school for your kids means late nights, spending time with friends and getting into who-knows-what during the day. Heed these five friendly dental tips so you and your kids can breeze through the summer without any problems.
#1 What To Do: Knocked-out tooth
- Put tooth in glass of milk (or store inside mouth to keep it moist. Remember: DO NOT BITE)
- Don’t touch the root of the tooth
- See the dentist immediately
#2 Helpful Nutrition Hacks
- Probiotic-rich meals regulate phytic acids in the digestive system, which are kryptonite for teeth.
- Homemade bone broths (chicken, beef, or lamb with ample vegetable servings) improve absorption of Vitamins A, D, E, and K and other minerals which are essential for life and beautiful smiles. Plus, they are easy to cook!
- Limit grains and sugars – residues from these can cause rapid decay and cavities.
#3 Easy Dental Tips
- Keep a toothbrush and floss kit available to grab on-the-go. It’s perfect for a single-day adventure at the beach or camping.
- Use non-alcoholic mouthwash to rinse and brush after being in the ocean all day.
- Purchase cinnamon-flavored floss because it will make this important task that much sweeter.
#4 Dentist’s Gentle Solutions: Get It Done!
- Easy, single-visit, multi-patient scheduling for families
- 1-hour crowns scheduled during lunch breaks
- Convenient evening and weekend scheduling
- PLUS summer discounts
#5 Fight Boredom: Top 5 Websites for Kids
- Kids.nationalgeographic.com
- Mykidsadventures.com
- Highlights.com
- Abcya.com
- Pbskids.org
These time-saving tips will help ensure that you and your kids’ summer will be stress-free and full of excitement. It’s an important time of year for your teeth; there are all kinds of treats and other summer delicacies that can wreak havoc on your teeth. Stick with us and your family will keep their smiles shining bright and beautiful this season.
Schedule An Appointment
If a dental situation does arise, be sure to give our office in Los Fresnos, TX a call. We happily serve the surrounding communities of Del Mar Heights, Los Cuates, Rancho Viejo, Laureles and beyond. Happy summer!
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