Summer is drawing to a close in Metro Detroit and we are sure all the kids are ready to get back to school. The beginning of a new school year is an exciting and busy time for families. Once school gets underway in Livonia and the Motor City, of course, schedules get even more hectic. There are so many things to do, from after school activities, sports, and homework and these take up a lot of the family’s time. It’s important throughout the school year, though, to keep kids and the rest of the family on track with healthy activities as well.
Dr. Jim DeCapite suggests these four great tips for maintaining good dental health for kids who are heading back to school:
- Get back on a regular sleep schedule: Summer was great for staying up late and sleeping late, but now that school is back in session, kids need a regular schedule for bedtime and for getting up in the morning in time to get ready for school. Sleep is very important for children and their parents, especially when there is so much going on throughout the day!
- Pack healthy foods in lunchboxes: Make healthy choices fun, with veggies and dip or sliced fruit packed in the kids’ lunchboxes. Include a non-sugary beverage. Give kids healthy sandwich and snack options and let them create their own tasty treats. If they make it, they’ll be more inclined to eat it!
- Make time for regular brushing and flossing: Schedules can get very hectic as we get into the school year. Make sure everyone in the family takes time to brush and floss every day, no matter how much homework there is or how many school activities there are to attend.
- Get regular dental checkups and cleaning from Dr. DeCapite: Keep those regular appointments for checkups and professional cleanings throughout the school year to maintain good dental health.
The professional staff at DeCapite Family and Cosmetic Dentistry and our families are excited about the upcoming school year in the Metro Detroit area. Contact us today for an appointment for the kids going back to school and for the rest of the family.
Our office is located at 31544 Schoolcraft Rd. in Livonia MI, at the northwest corner of Schoolcraft and Merriman Roads, within a 20 to 30-minute drive of much of Metro Detroit, including Livonia, Redford, Dearborn Heights, Canton, Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Westland, Southfield, and Detroit.
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