{"id":212,"date":"2014-08-06T14:55:21","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T14:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2016-05-03T19:01:24","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T19:01:24","slug":"preventive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/preventive\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventive Family Dental Care in Aurora, CO for a Healthy Back-to-School Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-213\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" alt=\"140303575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/140303575-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/140303575-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/140303575.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As the summer break draws to a close, busy parents from across the country are gearing up for the coming school year. There are school supplies to buy, schedules to coordinate, and plenty else to do as your prepare your children for their first day back to school. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/\">D\u2019Amico &amp; Mauck, DDS<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Aurora, CO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Nicholas D\u2019Amico and Dr. Matt Mauck<\/a> want to make getting your little one\u2019s smile ready for school as easy and convenient as possible, so we offer a comprehensive selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/family-dentistry.html\">family and children\u2019s dentistry<\/a> services all under one convenient roof.<\/p>\n<p><b>Preventive Care for the Whole Family<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to keeping your child\u2019s smile healthy and looking its best, <b>preventive dental <\/b>care visits are crucial. It is during this type of appointment that we get the opportunity to assess the overall health of the teeth and gums, providing extra protection against tooth decay as needed. We may recommend treatments like fluoride supplements and dental sealants, both of which help fortify tooth enamel and protect teeth from cavities. Fluoride treatment strengthens enamel by correcting the demineralization that occurs with everyday eating and drinking, and sealants offer an extra layer of defense against bacteria and acid erosion.<\/p>\n<p>A routine <b>preventive dental <\/b>visit also gives our doctors a chance to talk to your child about home hygiene habits in a way they can understand. Working as a team, parents and their child\u2019s dentist can ensure years of healthy, beautiful smiles free of decay and other concerns. We\u2019ll always take the time to makes sure your son or daughter is completely comfortable and that you\u2019re fully apprised of all treatments we recommend.<\/p>\n<p><b>Schedule Your Child\u2019s Visit Today<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When school gets underway, we know you\u2019ll be busier than ever. That\u2019s why we encourage you to schedule your child\u2019s <b>preventive care<\/b> visit now, ensuring a happy and healthy smile for the semester to come. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office<\/a> today and talk to our friendly, caring team about how just one simple visit can make all the difference in your child\u2019s oral health. Our state-of-the-art dental practice in <b>Aurora, CO<\/b> warmly welcomes patients from throughout the surrounding areas as well, including <b>Englewood, Denver, Centennial, Denver Tech Center, Parker, <\/b>and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the summer break draws to a close, busy parents from across the country are gearing up for the coming school year. There are school supplies to buy, schedules to coordinate, and plenty else to do as your prepare your children for their first day back to school. 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