{"id":24,"date":"2022-09-06T19:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T19:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2024-03-13T19:53:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T19:53:24","slug":"back-to-school-remember-your-dental-homework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/06\/back-to-school-remember-your-dental-homework\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/school-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) 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A travel-sized toothbrush and tube of toothpaste are perfect for a quick brushing after lunch, while dental floss and a threader or dental picks will take care of any after-lunch particles lurking in brackets and wires. Orthodontic wax is a great product to have on hand if a wire or bracket is causing irritation. If your child uses clear aligners or a retainer, make sure a protective case is always close by, ready to use every time the appliance is removed. And it\u2019s a good idea to include the number of your dentist and orthodontist in her contacts in case of emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your school requires a dental exam before the start of classes, be sure to make your appointment at our Braintree, Massachusetts office now! 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