As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being enthusiastic about attendance, and helping them with homework. There may also be one more way that you can help your children succeed at school. Surprisingly, research now suggests that children with better oral health are likely to do better in school!A study in North Carolina looked at risk factors for poor school performance among school-aged children and found that, as expected, poor performance was linked to low socioeconomic status, low parental education and poor overall health. However, it also found a strong link between poor oral health and poor school performance, with children classified as having poor oral health 40 percent more likely to struggle in school. Furthermore, dental conditions account for a loss of 51 million school hours among school children each year!
To help your child improve oral health and do better in school, be sure that your child's homework is complete, as well as their dental home care routine is consistently completed, which includes two minute twice daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental check ups!
If you have additional questions about the dental connection to school performance or are in need of a dental appointment, call our office at 918-455-0123!
God Bless,
DRT
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