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School\u2019s out and it\u2019s time for summer fun! But before you hit that snooze button or take off for that epic adventure, don\u2019t forget to schedule your family\u2019s oral health checkups<\/a>. While you may be looking forward to a well-deserved break, caring for your and your family\u2019s mouths should never take a day off, and summertime is the perfect opportunity for your bi-annual dental exams!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Summer Rules for Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summertime may not seem like the obvious choice for dental visits, but it makes sense. You\u2019ve got free time, and if you take care of your appointments now, you won\u2019t need to worry about it once school starts and the craziness of the holiday season approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, if your child does need any kind of dental intervention such as fillings, braces, or a root canal, there will be plenty of time for recovery before they must return to their regular routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Pain on Vacation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you want to do is overshadow your family vacation with dental pain. Tackling your oral health appointments before you hit the road will ensure your mouth is healthy and feeling great when you go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Teeth Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer means sports season, and that means an increased risk of danger to your child\u2019s teeth. From baseball to volleyball to rollerblading, football, and more, many kids have a full athletic schedule even when school\u2019s not in session. Protect your children\u2019s teeth from sports injuries with a custom mouthguard from your dentist, so that win or lose, they\u2019ll have something to smile about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Food Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every time of year has its own unique foods that are somehow better when they\u2019re in season. In fall you reach for a pumpkin spice latte, and in winter hot cocoa takes center stage. But summer foods are cut from a different cloth. With sticky fair foods like cotton candy and candy apples, freshly squeezed lemonade, and treats from the ice cream truck, your teeth need a little extra TLC during the hot months. A dental exam is the perfect opportunity to make sure your family is doing a good job clearing away all that extra sugar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say Cheese!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While summer has only just begun, fall will be here before you know it, along with school and holiday picture season. A dental cleaning will remove buildup that could be discoloring your child\u2019s teeth, revealing a photo-ready smile, just in time for their closeup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, summer vacation is supposed to be fun, but don\u2019t let the break take its toll on your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Stapleton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mark Stapleton<\/a> has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. He has earned the title of Fellow at the Academy of General Dentistry. In 2012, Dr. Stapleton was named one of the top 40 dentists in America under the age of 40 by Incisal Edge Magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At White Oak Dental, Dr. Stapleton and his team are focused on individualized care with safety in mind. Whether you need general dentistry, cosmetic, or restorations, the White Oak Dental team employs the latest in technology to help diagnose and treat many common dental conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To experience the difference of Dr. Stapleton and the White Oak Dental team, please visit our website<\/a> or contact us at 952-314-7380.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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