It takes a lot of work to prepare for the school year. There’s the endless back to school shopping for clothes, shoes, and school supplies—but are your kid’s mouths healthy and ready to conquer the school year as well? Their smile should be healthy, shining, and bright for when they walk into their classroom for the first time of the year. If your child has all of the other bases covered for going back to school, get them into visit their Helotes dentist.  We can not only get your kids ready to smile confidently on their first day of school, but also offer great dental tips to help you get through the rest of the year with healthy smiles.

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Sometimes it’s easier to let your children’s imagination run wild rather than hitting them with the reality of certain situations. This is true when it comes to the Easter bunny, Santa Clause, and even the tooth fairy. For instance, when your child loses his or her’s first tooth, how should you approach that situation? When your child loses a tooth, they’re starting to grow up. It’s literally their body’s process of making room for their permanent adult teeth. Don’t think about it too much—you can still balance the idea of the tooth fairy coming to visit while still educating your children on the very real importance of great dental health.  Your dentist near Helotes can help you set tooth fairy expectations that encourage your children to continue to take care of their developing smiles.

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