Believe it or not, it’s already time for your children to head back to the classroom. You want to ensure they have everything they need to succeed, but that involves more than just purchasing school supplies. Besides pens and pencils, a healthy smile is equally important. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry reports 50% of children will have at least 1 cavity before the age of 5. Often, this can lead to an unplanned trip to your pediatric dentist in Northampton. According to the Office of the Surgeon General, more than 51 million school hours are lost annually from dental issues, like toothaches. Here are 4 tips to keep your child in the classroom and out of the dental chair.

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