{"id":1078,"date":"2021-07-30T15:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T15:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carlsondentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=1078"},"modified":"2021-09-15T15:18:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T15:18:46","slug":"the-link-between-academic-success-oral-health-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carlsondentalgroup.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/30\/the-link-between-academic-success-oral-health-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"The Link Between Academic Success & Oral Health, Explained!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It may be the middle of July, but back-to-school season is just around the corner. To avoid the last-minute stress of organizing carpools, purchasing supplies, and preparing everything else that\u2019s needed for a great semester, it\u2019s best to get started now. The best place to begin? By scheduling your child\u2019s six-month dental checkup and cleaning<\/a>! Keep reading to learn all about the link between academic success and oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, What Does Oral Health Have to do with Academic Success?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to research published by the US National Library of Medicine, the link between academic success and oral health is substantial. Of the children studied, those with dental problems were more likely to not complete all of their assigned work, have problems in the classroom, and miss school altogether. Alarmingly, 80% of the children struggling with oral health issues, like tooth decay, missed at least one school day per year. Furthermore, the psychosocial effects (i.e., unhappiness, feelings of worthlessness, etc.). negatively impacted their performance in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Dental Care Best Practices to Start the Semester on the Right Foot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know just how important your child\u2019s oral health is, it\u2019s important to enforce the right dental care habits. Heading into the new semester, here are a few oral hygiene best practices your student should be implementing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n