With back-to-school season underway, your schedule is probably filled with to-dos. Of course, there is an important reason for the chaos surrounding this time of year: setting your child up for success in the classroom! That’s why it’s important not to let anything slip through the cracks, like your child’s biannual checkup and cleaning. After all, there is a direct link between oral health and academic success. To learn more about how the two are related (and what you can do to help keep your child’s smile decay-free), keep reading.

Be honest… do you go on autopilot when completing your oral hygiene regimen? After years and years of brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash, it’s not surprising. However, you may be unintentionally making some serious dental care mistakes in the process. With this in mind, keep reading to learn six teeth-cleaning blunders that make your dentist cringe!