Santa Clara Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Alan Frame, Offers Back to School Dental Care Tips

    SANTA CLARA, CA, August 18, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Santa Clara kids dentist, Dr. Alan Frame, offers back-to-school dental care tips to help parents keep their children's smiles healthier this school year. According to the Pew Center, more than half a million children in California miss at least one school day due to dental problems. A study performed by USC's Ostrow School of Dentistry found that elementary school children with dental problems were likely to miss an average of six days of school every year while teens lost more than two days of school each year, and their grade point average was four times as likely to be below the median.

The American Dental Association recommends that parents schedule dental exams for their kids as part of their back-to-school preparations. At a pediatric dental exam, Dr. Frame will perform several tasks, including:

1. Check teeth for signs of tooth decay. About twenty percent of kids have untreated tooth decay, according to the CDC, and this can lead to not just missed school but also problems with speech, eating, and pain.

2. Look for early signs of gum disease. Gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease, is extremely common and reversible with good dental hygiene and healthy habits.

3. Evaluate children for bite or spacing problems. Early intervention can help expand the jaw to ensure adequate spacing and minimize the need for later treatment.

4. Recommend appropriate preventive treatments. Preventive treatments such as fluoride and dental sealants can significantly reduce the risk of cavities and other dental problems, as well as reduce a child's risk of pain and lost school time.

5. Work with children to develop healthy dental habits for life. Good dental hygiene habits like brushing and flossing are only part of the picture when it comes to healthy smiles. Kids also need to eat healthy diets, wear properly fitted mouthguards when participating in organized sports and cut back on sugary or starchy foods and drinks.

Dr. Frame offers comprehensive dental care to help children and their families keep their smiles healthy. Available treatments include preventive care, as well as restorative treatments, dental fillings, dental crowns, bridges, dental inlays and onlays, ceramic veneers, Invisalign, and teeth whitening.

About Dr. Alan Frame, Dentist Santa Clara

After graduating from Santa Clara University, Dr. Frame completed his dental education at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, graduating with the highest honors in 1996. He completed his general practice residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, he is a member of the American Dental Association.

Visit http://alanframedds.com to learn more.

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