Bright Smiles, Bright Minds: How Oral Health Relates to Academic Success

It’s back-to-school season, which means that parents and their kids are busier than ever trying to prepare for the year to come. If you have children, you probably want to equip them with everything they could need to succeed academically.

As it turns out, a healthy smile is a vital part of that, at least according to some recent research. Here’s what science has to say about the connection between children’s teeth and test scores, as well as what you can do to keep your family’s oral health in good condition.