Your Oviedo Dentist June 2017

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Avoid the Summer Slide SUMMER READING PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

Libraries are also great places to get suggestions for kids, and they offer fun activities during the day and night that will foster a love of learning and reading! But libraries aren’t the only places that reward summer reading. National businesses also get in on the fun. Barnes & Noble will give a free book to any child who completes their summer reading triathlon journal ( barnesandnoble.com/ summerreading ). Chuck E. Cheese will give any child 10 free tokens if they read every day and record their progress on their reading calendar ( chuckecheese.com ). Pizza Hut will also reward young readers for filling out a passport ( bookitprogram.com ), and there are other companies that offer incentives. Remember, reading is about more than just learning. It’s also about keeping minds active to fight the “summer slide” that educators dread every new school year. If you want your kids to have fun, stay sharp, and win cool prizes, get them involved in summer reading!

Having the kids home from school can be awesome, but how do you keep them busy

and mentally engaged? You might find yourself eyeing expensive summer camps or wondering about

private tutors. But that’s not necessary. Instead, check out some of these great summer reading rewards programs. All these programs are free, they’ll get your kids reading, and they’ll give you some time to yourself to boot! The local library is the best place to start. Most city libraries have great summer reading programs that will reward kids for their hard work with prizes, awards, and even free books.

Check out some of these great summer reading rewards programs. All these programs are free.

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Prevention Is the Best Medicine The Astounding Benefits of Dental Sealants for Kids

How does it work? Dental sealants use a tooth-colored acrylic coating which is painted onto the surface of the tooth. This treatment seals the

Kids can be hard on their teeth. Between their love of sugary foods and drinks and inconsistent dental hygiene, a trip to the dentist doesn’t always bring good news. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that 42 percent of kids, ages 2–11, have developed cavities. And as kids age, the prevalence of cavities goes up. Nearly 60 percent of teens have at least one cavity. What can parents, kids, and dentists do to get these numbers down? First and foremost, prevention is the best way to combat the development of cavities and tooth decay. Practicing good dental hygiene at home, like brushing and flossing at least twice a day, will do wonders. But we can take prevention a step further with dental sealants. Because kids and teens are at the greatest risk for developing cavities and tooth decay as they get older, sealants during their formative years will help lower their risk. Sealants are highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth. They stop harsh bacteria from invading the grooves and valleys of the premolars and molars.

deep grooves and acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids. It’s easy to apply and only takes a

few minutes for each tooth. Plus, sealants hold up against the force of normal chewing and can last several years before reapplication is needed.

Sealants, combined with everyday dental hygiene, are the perfect way to save yourself and your kids from a lot of aggravation later in life. The results are a healthier smile and fewer appointments to correct issues related to tooth decay, making it a worthy investment.

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