{"id":147,"date":"2023-05-05T00:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T00:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=147"},"modified":"2023-07-04T00:11:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T00:11:26","slug":"kids-to-the-dentist-before-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/kids-to-the-dentist-before-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons to Take Your Kids to the Dentist Before Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_420022602-1.jpg\" alt=\"family playing on the beach\" class=\"wp-image-148\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you and your kids are going on a trip for summer vacation, there are a few things that you might want to do before you go. Pack your bags, book your tickets, and maybe even\u2026 take your kids to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/dentistry-for-children.html\">dentist<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in really relaxing on vacation and ensuring that your family has the best time possible, it\u2019s important to make sure that everyone is healthy. That includes your oral health\u2014here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Sure You\u2019re Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you want when you\u2019re on a trip with your family is to have to pile everyone in the car and head to an emergency dentist to deal with a toothache. Not only will you have to interrupt your vacation, but you\u2019ll also have to deal with a dentist you\u2019ve never met before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By getting preventive care before you leave, you can save yourself a lot of time and money. Not only that, but you can let your kids see someone you can trust, not someone you found last minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature the Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing kids love more than sweets in the summertime. What\u2019s a trip to the beach without snow cones, or a trip to the mountains without hot cocoa?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your child has cavities, sensitivity can stop them from enjoying those things to the fullest. Their dentist can fill any cavities or tooth decay, which can address any underlying sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Use of Your Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventive care is something that needs to happen\u2014dentists recommend bringing your kids in twice a year to catch any oral health problems before they get too serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, pulling your kids out of school to get dental care can be a bit of a hassle. Getting one of their two biannual visits while they\u2019re on a break can be exceedingly helpful, relieving you of the burden of having to call principals and make arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As surprising as it may sound, taking the time to see a dentist before heading on a trip is a great idea. You need to make it to the dentist twice a year, so why not use this time to do that?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Susan Podray-Donovan has been a dentist for over a decade, and in that time she has refined the skills necessary to provide her young patients with comfortable &amp; comprehensive care. Plenty of kids have trouble with the dentist, and she loves being able to put them at ease. 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