Schools in a handful of states require young ones to have a ‘clearance form’ of sorts confirming they have seen a dentist.
What’s going on here? Is this an invasion of your family’s health values?
The Purpose of the Exam
State legislations may determine the need for kids to visit the dentist by the start of the school year. The rationale is simply to make a parent like you aware of your child’s health. Most of the time, a school can’t require you to follow through with dental treatment by a certain point in time. They just want an up-to-date record.
What Does This Mean for You?
Being aware of your child’s dental health will give you an idea of what to expect for the next year. Nearly 1 in 3 pre-schoolers in the U.S. has some experience with cavities. Baby teeth are important to your kid’s health so the risk of tooth decay is not one you can afford to ignore.
It’s always better to treat early rather than wait until the problem is too big to ignore. Other matters the dentist will address include:
This early appointment is critical for getting an idea of what kind of help your child needs. Being proactive about their dental care now can help them to not miss so much school later on due to dental appointments or pain.
Don’t put off that key dental evaluation! Get it out of the way as soon as possible by calling your pediatric dentist.
Posted on behalf of:
Park Slope Dental Arts
506 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 962-0300
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