{"id":624,"date":"2019-08-04T17:56:01","date_gmt":"2019-08-04T17:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bghdental.com\/blog\/?p=624"},"modified":"2019-08-04T17:56:01","modified_gmt":"2019-08-04T17:56:01","slug":"summer-childerns-dentist-in-greenfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bghdental.com\/blog\/summer-childerns-dentist-in-greenfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Forget to See the Children\u2019s Dentist in Greenfield Before School Starts!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer vacation is\nalmost at an end, and it\u2019s almost time for your children to head back to class.\nThere are a lot of things you\u2019ll need to take care of before the new school\nyear begins \u2013 buying fall clothes, getting new supplies \u2013 but if you haven\u2019t\nseen the children\u2019s dentist<\/a> in Greenfield during the break yet, now\ncould be your last, best chance to take advantage of a convenient opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Advantages of Taking Your Child to the Dentist During the Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to have regular checkups to make sure your\nchild is in good health, of course, but making time for those appointments can\nbe challenging during the school year. Pulling your child out of class means\nthey could be missing important lessons and in-class assignments that they\u2019ll\nhave to make up later. It\u2019s better to see the dentist during the break when\nthere aren\u2019t any schedule conflicts to worry about. (Plus, the lack of\nschool-related stress might help your child have a more positive attitude about\ntheir appointments.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer visits are more convenient for parents as well.\nTaking your child to the dentist means taking time off work. Ideally, you could\nhave these appointments done early in the morning or late in the afternoon, but\nthose time slots tend to be a lot harder to get during the school year. Your\ndentist\u2019s schedule is likely to be more flexible during the summer, making it\neasier to find a time that works for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child has been consuming a lot more sugar than usual\nduring the break (in the form of candy, soda, popsicles and other summer\ntreats), it\u2019s especially important to have an appointment done as soon as\npossible. That way, potential oral health problems can be found and corrected\nquickly before they require more extensive treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Dental Checkups are Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the plaque on your child\u2019s teeth is left alone for too\nlong, it\u2019ll start to eat through the enamel. Eventually, the bacteria will\nreach the pulp and cause a serious toothache; at that point, a root canal or\nextraction might be required. Similarly, if your child\u2019s gums become infected,\nit can result in a lot of pain or even tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your child can protect themselves from these issues by\nbrushing and flossing regularly, of course, but there are many spots in the\nmouth they can miss without realizing it; they might also have trouble cleaning\nthe molars near the back of the mouth. The dentist in Greenfield can perform a\nthorough cleaning; they can also find cavities and gum disease in their\nearliest, easier-to-treat stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your child should normally see the dentist at least twice a\nyear. If it\u2019s been more than six months since their last visit, that\u2019s all the\nmore reason to put a dental checkup on your back-to-school checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At BGH Dental, three highly trained dentists with decades of\nexperience combine their talents to meet almost all of your dental needs.\nPatients of all ages are welcome; in particular, younger patients can receive\nfluoride treatments and dental sealants for added protection against cavities.\nTo schedule an appointment, visit their website<\/a> or call (413)\n772-0842.<\/p>\n\r\n