Make dental care part of your back-to-school routine

As you prepare for a new school year, don’t forget to add a dental visit to your back-to-school checklist. A dental exam and cleaning can help your child start the year with a healthy smile. It can even help prevent dental problems that can lead to missed school days.

Yes, you really do need to floss

Brushing is important, but it doesn’t reach all the surfaces between your teeth. Flossing regularly helps remove plaque from these hard-to-reach areas and can lower your risk of cavities and gum disease.

And whether you floss before or after brushing? Either is fine. The most important thing is to make flossing a regular part of your routine.

A few minutes of preventive dental care today can help your family start the school year with one less thing to worry about.

U-M Dental Benefits

University of Michigan dental plans, administered by Delta Dental of Michigan, are designed to promote regular dental visits and good oral health, a key part of your overall wellness.