As summer comes to a close, kids across the country are getting ready to switch gears and prepare to go back to school. This means that their parents will be helping them collect the school supplies they need, find new outfits, and take care of last-minute appointments. This means taking a trip to the dentist’s office. If you’re the parent of a little one who’s preparing to go back to school, read on for four tips that will help them ace their next dental appointment.

If you weren’t aware, August 6th is National Fresh Breath Day—although, every day is a great day to celebrate having fresh and pleasant breath! That said, let’s take a closer look at some of the causes of bad breath along with some tips from your dentist for keeping your breath fresh and your mouth healthy and clean.