{"id":141,"date":"2021-02-22T20:31:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T20:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2021-03-02T20:37:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T20:37:23","slug":"childs-dental-checkup-during-covid-19-safe-necessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/22\/childs-dental-checkup-during-covid-19-safe-necessary\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Child\u2019s Checkup in COVID-19: Is It Safe & Necessary?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Now that we\u2019re nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it\u2019s common knowledge that one of the best ways to stay healthy is to stay home as much as possible. But what if it\u2019s almost time for your child\u2019s dental checkup? While you may be tempted to put it off to keep them safe, you could be putting their smile at risk instead. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing an increase in a variety of oral health issues that can potentially cause permanent damage to your little one\u2019s smile if left untreated. Thankfully, your Beverly children\u2019s dentist<\/a> is going above and beyond to safeguard your family\u2019s wellbeing when they come in for their appointment. Read on to find out why it\u2019s so important for your child to keep their dental checkup during the COVID-19 pandemic and what you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How COVID-19 Influences Your Child\u2019s Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All around the world, dentists are reporting an uptick in a variety of oral health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the coronavirus itself doesn\u2019t seem to directly impact oral health. Instead, this rise of dental problems seems to stem from the lifestyles many of us have needed to adapt to during the pandemic. Experts warn that during the COVID-19 pandemic, children and adults alike are at a higher risk of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n