{"id":190,"date":"2021-08-13T17:42:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T17:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2021-09-27T17:42:44","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T17:42:44","slug":"the-important-link-between-oral-health-and-academic-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/13\/the-important-link-between-oral-health-and-academic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Oral Health: The Key to Your Child\u2019s Academic Success?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Like most parents, your calendar during the first few weeks of August is filled with back-to-school to-dos. Amid organizing carpools, purchasing back-to-school supplies, and making sure your child has everything they need for a good semester, many parents often forget one very important task: scheduling their child\u2019s six-month dental checkup and cleaning<\/a>. Keep reading to learn about the link between oral health and academic success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Oral Health & Academic Success: What the Science Says<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to years of extensive research, the correlation between oral health and academic success is evident. A study published by the US National Library of Medicine analyzed the data of 40,000+ children. The results were overwhelming: children with poorer dental health were significantly more likely to have problems at school, not complete all required work, and miss days altogether. In short, children struggling with dental issues were<\/em> more likely to experience reduced school performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Important Oral Health Best Practices for Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now you know just how important good oral health is when it comes to your child\u2019s performance in the classroom. Fortunately, you can keep their teeth and gums in pristine condition by helping them implement the below best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n