{"id":40,"date":"2017-11-03T18:24:34","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T18:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/?p=40"},"modified":"2018-01-03T18:28:52","modified_gmt":"2018-01-03T18:28:52","slug":"family-dentist-springfield-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/family-dentist-springfield-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Family Dentist in Springfield Discusses Children\u2019s Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-42\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-kids-smiling-down-at-camera-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"children smiling at family dentist in Springfield\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-kids-smiling-down-at-camera-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-kids-smiling-down-at-camera-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-kids-smiling-down-at-camera-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-kids-smiling-down-at-camera.jpg 1697w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Is there anything more heartwarming than your children\u2019s smiles? Well yes actually\u2014knowing that those smiles are healthy, too, should make parents feel good. You do a lot to make sure your children\u2019s oral health is in top condition. Did you know that helping your children manage stress can be an important influence? Read on to learn more about how stress can impact a smile and what your family dentist in Springfield recommends.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Stress in Kids<\/h2>\n<p>A number of different things can trigger stress in children. Some are quite similar to stressors in adult life such as world events, natural disasters, war, parental financial worries, parental divorce and of course the death of someone a child was close to.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these, a preschooler may experience stress from separation anxiety. As a child matures, academic and social pressures can be very stressful. These triggers can initiate a physical response that may affect a child\u2019s oral health.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Recognize Stress in Your Child<\/h2>\n<p>The American Psychological Association lists the following as signs that may indicate a child is under stress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moodiness or irritability<\/li>\n<li>Telling lies<\/li>\n<li>Bullying friends or siblings<\/li>\n<li>Defiance toward parents or teachers<\/li>\n<li>Finding a new set of friends and leaving others behind<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping more or less than usual<\/li>\n<li>Headaches or stomachaches<\/li>\n<li>Changes in eating habits<\/li>\n<li>Unhealthy habit or behavior regression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Effects of Stress on a Smile<\/h2>\n<p>Stress can affect that precious smile in many ways. If the stress happens to be the result of family finances, then preventive and restorative dentistry may be sacrificed. In addition, a tighter budget may mean that children eat less healthy foods and more sugary choices that could lead to more cavities. Finally, stress is often physically expressed in young children who revert back to thumb sucking or teeth grinding.<\/p>\n<h2>Recognizing and Managing Stress<\/h2>\n<p>If you notice any of the signs of stress mentioned above in your children, then here are some ways you can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your children get enough sleep and eat a healthy diet<\/li>\n<li>Spend quality time while children every day<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your children about what might be bothering them\u2014don\u2019t shy away from the topic<\/li>\n<li>Schedule regular physicals with your children\u2019s pediatrician<\/li>\n<li>Maintain twice-yearly dental checkups with your Springfield dentist<\/li>\n<li>Schedule an appointment with a school counselor or mental health professional if the stress becomes unmanageable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet the Doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Olson is a dentist in 65807. He and his team offer comprehensive dentistry to patients of all ages. Call our office today to schedule an appointment for yourself or your child.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is there anything more heartwarming than your children\u2019s smiles? Well yes actually\u2014knowing that those smiles are healthy, too, should make parents feel good. You do a lot to make sure your children\u2019s oral health is in top condition. Did you know that helping your children manage stress can be an important influence? 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