{"id":220,"date":"2023-08-01T20:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T20:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/blog\/?p=220"},"modified":"2025-06-20T17:33:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T17:33:45","slug":"childrens-oral-health-and-academic-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/blog\/childrens-oral-health-and-academic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Unveiling the Connection Between Children\u2019s Oral Health & Academic Success"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Recent studies have established a complex connection between children\u2019s academic success, like the number of school days they\u2019ve missed and their grades, to their oral health. As a parent, you want what\u2019s best for your child, and what if that means doing something as simple as taking them in for their checkup and cleaning<\/a> before school starts? Read on to learn about the connection between academic performance and children\u2019s oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Do the Studies Say?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Studies published in recognized academic journals, like The Journal of Pediatrics<\/a> <\/em>and the Journal of Dental Research<\/a> <\/em>have uncovered connections between unmet dental health needs and reduced academic performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2012 study in The Journal of Pediatrics<\/em>, researchers analyzed data of between 40,752 – 41,988 children collected in the 2007 National Survey of Children\u2019s Health. Specifically, they looked at dental health ratings and school performance, as well as psychosocial wellness. What they found was that children that had dental problems, like cavities or toothaches, were significantly more likely to experience lower school and social performance, including missing school and not completing required assignments. These oral health issues were also shown to be connected with unhappiness for teens between 15 and 17 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Boost Your Child\u2019s Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By taking advantage of your dental insurance coverage and helping your child build good dental hygiene habits, you can help them feel more confident and capable in school! Here are some tips to help keep your favorite grin as healthy as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n