Prevent more than a cavity. Schedule your child’s dental check-up today.
Good oral health is essential to your child’s physical and mental health. Introduced early, proper dental care can help kids establish healthy habits they’ll use all their life. In fact, regular at-home oral care and routine dental check-ups have been shown to improve self-esteem* and reduce bullying as well as anxiety and fear of going to the dentist. Stress can also impact oral health, so be on the lookout for symptoms so you can help
your child manage it. Symptoms of oral health- related stress can include: ** • Teeth grinding and clenching • Popping, clicking and grinding noises from the jaw • Tooth sensitivity or soreness • Chipped, painful teeth • Dull headaches
Symptoms of dental anxiety can include: *** • Overwhelming nervousness • Heart palpitations • Panic attacks • Drops in blood pressure
Tips for managing your child’s stress:*** • Make sure they get regular exercise and plenty of sleep • Help them practice being more present in the moment • Encourage spending time with friends and family • Help them schedule activities they enjoy • Talk with them about their fears
• Aggressive behavior • Excessive sweating • Crying and feeling faint
If you need help managing your child’s dental-related stress or have challenges around dental care due to special needs, Cigna Dental is here to help.
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* Cigna Healthcare. (2020, February).“Behind the Smile.”[Report]. https://www.cigna.com/static/www-cigna-com/docs/about-us/newsroom/studies-and-reports/a-healthy-smile-goes-a-long-wayin-body- and-mind-wellness/self-esteem-dental-flyer.pdf ** MouthHealthy.org.“Teeth Grinding.”https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/t/teeth-grinding *** Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, July 22).“Coping with Stress.”https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/cope-with-stress/index.html? This information is for educational purposes only. It’s not medical advice. Always ask your doctor for appropriate examinations, treatment, testing, and care recommendations. All Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation. The Cigna name, logo, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc.
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