Oswego, IL Dentist Offers Back to School Dental Tips for Patients

OSWEGO, IL, September 14, 2012 (Press-News.org) As children are back to school, Dr. Sobia Shaikh, Oswego, IL dentist, is available to offer parents dental tips to help keep their children smiling all year long. While children may have the latest wardrobe, school supplies and sports equipment for the new school year, it is important that they also have a healthy mouth and the tools needed so that he or she can properly maintain it.

"As parents gear up for back to school time, it is important to not forget about having an oral health check list in addition to their school supply check list. A dental checkup before school begins is essential to a child's overall health. Once parents complete their child's checkup with my office, there are also a few things that they can do at home to keep their children's teeth healthy," said Dr. Sobia Shaikh, dentist in Oswego, IL.

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), a dental examination is as important as immunizations and booster shots, and should be a regular part of back-to-school preparations. Dr. Shaikh, family dentist in Oswego, informs parents that regular dental examinations are needed in order to diagnose and treat or prevent dental problems.

"Parents and teachers may not realize that there is a dental problem, which makes regular checkups important. Through proper checkups, I can help provide a proper treatment plan to ensure the health of their smiles this season," said Dr. Shaikh, Oswego family dentist.

In addition to maintaining regular dental visits with Smile Family Dental, parents should also establish a proper at-home dental hygiene regimen. Regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing is essential in the maintenance of a glowing smile. Dr. Shaikh, Oswego cosmetic dentist, urges patients to brush their teeth at least twice a day to help eliminate plaque. Children should also floss at least once a day, as well, to remove cavity-promoting plaque from between the teeth that the toothbrush cannot always reach.

It is also important to limit the amount and frequency of eating sugary foods and beverages. Lunches and snacks should be made up of cheeses, vegetables and fruit. By avoiding soda, juices and sticky, chewy foods, parents can help reduce acid and bacteria in their child's mouth. Dr. Sobia Shaikh, cosmetic dentist in Oswego, also informs parents that if their child eats in the school cafeteria, it is important to review healthy, balanced food choices with him or her before the first day of school.

Bringing children into Smile Family Dental, at an early age and on a regular basis, will help them to better understand the importance of a healthy smile. A visit with Dr. Sobia Shaikh every six months can help to prevent dental problems and emergencies. By offering friendly back-to-school dental tips, Dr. Shaikh hopes that parents will help to ensure their child's teeth and gums are healthy all year long.

About Smile Family Dental: Dr. Sobia Shaikh has recently opened Smile Family Dental this year as a solo practice. At Smile Family Dental, Dr. Shaikh is committed to her patients' individual attention and strives to provide personalized oral health care tailored to each patient's individual, unique dental needs and goals. Dr. Shaikh invites patients from the Oswego community and the surrounding area to visit Smile Family Dental for all of their dental health care needs, including teeth whitening, crowns, preventive care and Invisalign, among others.

Media Contact:
Dr. Sobia Shaikh
Smilefamilydental1@att.net
1768 Douglas Road
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-5858
http://www.smilesofoswego.com/