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3 Benefits of a Back-to-School Kids’ Dental Exam in Calgary, AB

3 Benefits of a Back-to-School Kids’ Dental Exam in Calgary, AB Area

As you prepare your kid to go back to school, one of the best things you can do is take them for a Kids Dental Exam in Calgary, AB.

A dental exam is a preventive health care measure meant to prevent adverse dental health issues in the future.

A dentist will clean your child’s teeth and assess the risk of developing decay. They can then take various measures to reduce the risk of tooth decay and other dental illnesses.

But why is a dental exam necessary before your child goes back to school? Here we look at three reasons.

1. Enhance Punctuality

Based on the Academy of General Dentistry, about 51 million school hours are lost annually due to dental-related problems. Also, tooth decay is a common childhood problem— very few children miss developing tooth cavities. Kids’ dental illnesses are more prevalent than fever by seven times.

If your child is part of these statistics, you can bet they’ll miss school at some point due to dental problems. Why not avert the situation by taking them for a dental exam before they embark on a new school year.

2. Save Money

Taking your child back to school will strain your wallet. But have you considered that you could even end up spending so much more when your kid comes back home with an aching tooth? Why take the risk when you can avoid the situation by taking your child to Dr. Palka for a check-up early enough.

You don’t need to wait until the pain is out of control to take your kid to a dentist. You’ll spend much more money than you’d have if you chose a dental exam. Take your kid for a dental exam and use the rest of the money to invest in their education.

3. Get the Best Protection

Prevention is better than cure.

A dental exam will reveal any underlying dental health issues that you might not have spotted. The dentist can then recommend the best solution to deal with the problem before the problem worsens.

For instance, a dental exam can reveal teeth misalignment or a weak gum way before it becomes clear to you. The dentist will then move with speed to recommend a cure to save the kid’s dental health.

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While your kid gets a dental exam, the dentists will also talk about:

  • Avoiding sugary drinks
  • Avoiding oral piercings
  • Eating disorders
  • Avoiding smoking

Get a Kid’s Dental Exam Today

Do not let your kid go back to school before taking them for a dental exam. It ensures that they enjoy an uninterrupted academic year.

Is your kid’s school located in Calgary, AB? Call Lake Chaparral Dental Care to book an appointment for a dental exam. Your child will get the best dentist services from our lead dentist. Call Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma at Lake Chaparral Dental Care. New patients can call (403) 768-2271. Existing patients must call (403) 278-5272 to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma graduated with honors from Edmonton’s University of Alberta Neuroscience program. She received dental training at the same university and completed a two-year residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Centre in Philadelphia, PA, where she was chief resident for a year. There, she was also trained in implantology, oral surgery, cosmetic services, and general dentistry. Dr. Palka has applied these skills to help patients in Toronto, Hamilton, and Calgary for over a decade.

Dr. Jay completed her bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto and graduated from Griffith University in Gold Coast, Australia, with a Master of Dentistry degree. She got great satisfaction from serving the underprivileged at the Kingaroy Hospital in a rural community in Australia. She is fluent in English and Sinhala.

Both doctors are passionate about ensuring their patients’ dental experiences are as calm and comfortable as possible. They find it extremely rewarding to gain their patients’ trust while providing high-quality dentistry.

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