{"id":1197,"date":"2026-08-03T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/03\/academic-success-for-good-oral-health\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:00:00","slug":"academic-success-for-good-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/03\/academic-success-for-good-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthier Smile, Better Grades: How to Help Your Child Achieve Academic Success"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The start of school is often filled with excitement as kids strap on their backpacks, prepare to meet their teacher, and make new friends. But before they kick off another year, why not make sure their smile is set up for success? Believe it or not, their oral health<\/a> can have a positive or negative impact on their academic performance, so if you want to keep them in the classroom, learn why a visit to the dentist before school starts can help.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can a Child\u2019s Oral Health Affect Their Academic Performance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, elementary school-aged children miss an average of 6 days each year, 2 of which are due to dental-related issues. As a result, they are more likely to struggle in the classroom, resulting in lower grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When children frequently miss school because of cavities and other oral health problems, their academic performance suffers. Instead of spending more time learning, they are undergoing treatment for preventable dental issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Help Your Child Maintain a Healthier Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instead of waiting until school starts, why not schedule a dental appointment to kick off the new year? A visit to the dentist\u2019s office for a general exam and cleaning is one of the most effective ways to ensure their teeth and gums are ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their dentist will check for signs of decay, infection, and damage, and remove plaque and tartar to leave their pearly whites looking beautiful for their first day. If any potential problems are discovered, you can be confident that your child will receive appropriate treatment before re-entering the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other ways you can help your child maintain a healthier smile include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n