{"id":608,"date":"2023-08-18T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T10:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=608"},"modified":"2023-08-21T22:41:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T22:41:41","slug":"tips-for-acing-your-back-to-school-dental-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/tips-for-acing-your-back-to-school-dental-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-School Tips for Acing Your Next Dental Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_367979072__1692655937_64867.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling student sitting around his textbooks\" class=\"wp-image-609\" style=\"width:300px;height:200px\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_367979072__1692655937_64867.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_367979072__1692655937_64867-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_367979072__1692655937_64867-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a student, you\u2019ve likely noticed that summer is ending. There\u2019s thus a good chance that you\u2019re prepping for your Fall semester classes. Still, this process involves more than learning a class schedule or buying textbooks. You\u2019d do well to ace a back-to-school dental exam as well. Luckily enough, your local Temple dentist can help you do so. To that end, here are three crucial tips for passing your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental checkup<\/a> with flying colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stick to an Oral Care Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amidst the change from summer vacation to a school schedule, it\u2019s easy to forget oral care. Even so, you should maintain good dental routines as you start the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, you ought to remember the essentials of good oral hygiene. One is to brush your teeth twice daily for two minutes per session. The second, meanwhile, is to floss between your teeth at least once daily. Lastly, rinse with a fluoridated mouthwash often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have trouble getting these habits to stick, find ways to make them easier. For example, you could set phone reminders to brush and floss. Alternatively, you could arrange for parents to reward you for teeth cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack Healthy Snacks &amp; Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugary stuff for school lunches is tempting, but you\u2019re better off without it. Instead, chow down on healthy snacks and water during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t already know, sugar isn\u2019t good for your smile. It attracts harmful bacteria that cause your tooth enamel to decay. As such, overeating sugary food will cause cavities, gum disease, and worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have mouth-healthy water and snacks if you need a substitute for sweet treats. Crisp fruits and raw veggies \u2013 apples, carrots, and celery are good examples \u2013 remove plaque from teeth. Plus, fluoridated water will strengthen your enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your back-to-school checkup starts, you may play some school sports. To better protect yourself, then, get a custom mouthguard for your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, dental injuries are quite common in sports. Baseball, football, and basketball can cause tooth chips, cracks, and knocked-out teeth. Without protection, you\u2019ll likely damage your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, a custom mouthguard fixes the problem. This appliance would shield your teeth from falls and player collisions. As a result, you could play your sport without fearing for your grin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the tips above, you\u2019re sure to ace your back-to-school dental exam. That being the case, make sure to follow them properly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/meet-dr-fossum.html\">Dr. Richard Fossum<\/a> is a dentist based in Temple, TX, having earned his DDS from the University of Texas Dental Branch &#8211; Houston. He\u2019s also an outstanding member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. This background has given him a specialty in comprehensive dental work, including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services. Dr. Fossum currently practices at his self-titled clinic and is reachable on his website and by phone at <strong>(254)-778-3900.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a student, you\u2019ve likely noticed that summer is ending. There\u2019s thus a good chance that you\u2019re prepping for your Fall semester classes. Still, this process involves more than learning a class schedule or buying textbooks. You\u2019d do well to ace a back-to-school dental exam as well. Luckily enough, your local Temple dentist can help [&hellip;]<\/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":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Ace a Back-to-School Dental Exam | RIchard Fossum, DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you need some tips for acing your back-to-school dental exam? 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