Preventative measures helps ward off extensive consequences of tooth decay, publishes www.childteen.com.

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/11/2015 -- With the start of a new academic year looming over Atlanta residents, parental focus is currently centered around arming children with school supplies and fresh wardrobes. According to area school officials, parents may need to add their children's dental health to that list of concerns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an estimated 20 percent of students under the age of 11 suffer with at least one cavity while that number decreases slightly among middle and high schoolers. Dental problems such as this have been linked to inhibited learning in addition to a range of other issues.

With this in mind, Wesley Powell DDS of Dentistry for Children and Teens has launched the practice's preventative measures campaign. Said Dr. Powell, "Pediatric dental disease is the leading chronic childhood illness in America. While tooth decay can have a negative impact on grades, it can also lead to a number of other physical and emotional problems. The good news is, all this is completely avoidable with regular visits to a pediatric dentist Atlanta GA."

Enduring the pain associated with cavities can be distracting to children, creating an inability to focus on activities in the classroom. This leads to declining grades as well as falling behind fellow students. Studies indicate pediatric dental disease is responsible for 51 million missed hours from school each year for students; not to mention, parents lose an equivalent amount of time from work catering to their children in this regard.

Thoughtless remarks from peers can bring about lowered self-esteem for those with dental problems. In some cases, this can ultimately result in impaired social development, anxiety and depression. Gum disease, various bacterial infections and malnourishment also stem from dental decay. Extreme instances have left children hospitalized. Though rare, some have lost their lives due to complications of tooth deterioration and gum disease.

Concluded Dr. Powell, "Even though tooth decay is the most common of childhood ailments, it's also the most preventable. Taking measures to ward off decay greatly reduces all the associated risks both now and later in life. We can treat existing cavities for children while catching potential future issues to keep them from becoming problematic. We also recommend children have their first consultation with an orthodontist in Atlanta by the age of 7 to diagnose misalignment scenarios as early as possible. By working together with our patients and their parents, we can create an all-inclusive plan for treatment and prevention."

About Dentistry for Children and Teens
With specialized training in catering to the unique needs of children, the staff of Dentistry for Children and Teens provides preventative and restorative care to help ensure the overall well-being of their patients.

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Celebration at Henderson Mill Road Atlanta location will include refreshments, prize giveaways, fun games and activities, and more, Dentistry for Children and Teens reports

Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/20/2015 -- Dentistry for Children and Teens, one of the Atlanta area's leading pediatric dentistry specialists, announced the details of its upcoming Patient Appreciation Day. All are invited to stop by the practice's location at 2244 Henderson Mill Road Northeast on Friday, August 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guests at the event will enjoy refreshments, raffles, face painting, temporary tattoos, and more with the Dentistry for Children and Teens dentists and staff members. Led by Columbia University School of Dentistry and Oral Surgery graduate Wesley Powell, DDS, Dentistry for Children and Teens is one of Atlanta's top pediatric dentistry clinics, serving patients from its Henderson Mill Road location, as well as a new branch at 91 West Wieuca Road NE, Suite 300, in the uptown Buckhead district.

"One of our favorite times of the year is fast approaching," Dentistry for Children and Teens founder Wesley Powell, DDS, said, "On August 7, we hope that many of our patients and their families will stop by to see us at our special Patient Appreciation Day celebration. There will be games, prizes, and refreshments to enjoy, and we're confident that a great time will be had by all who attend."

After graduating from the esteemed Columbia University School of Dentistry and Oral Surgery in New York City, Dr. Powell embarked upon a specialized residency in pediatric dentistry in Birmingham, Ala., simultaneously completing a Master's degree in Clinical Dentistry at the University of Alabama there. With his extensive training, well-developed skills, and comforting, caring approach to dentistry, Dr. Powell quickly made a name for himself as a pediatric dentist atlanta ga families trust and greatly respect.

With Dentistry for Children and Teens having become one of the city's top pediatric dentistry clinics, Dr. Powell was joined in January of last year by pediatric dentist Sheh Vahid, DDS, a distinguished graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Like Dr. Powell, Dr. Vahid combines an impressive history of general and pediatric dentistry education, hands-on training, and demonstrated skills with a warm, personal manner that puts patients at ease, making her another pediatric dentist atlanta parents are eager to entrust with the dental health of their children.

Both Dentistry for Children and Teens dentists are also engaged, generous members of the Atlanta community, devoting significant time and resources to charitable activities and outreach efforts. Unlike with the often-impersonal, volume-oriented service that is the norm at too many pediatric dentistry clinics in the Atlanta area, Dentistry for Children and Teens patients consistently enjoy this spirit of caring and generosity when it comes to their dental care. That same friendly, open-hearted attitude that Dentistry for Children and Teens has become so well-known for will also be on display on Friday, August 7, at the clinic's Patient Appreciation Day celebration.

About Dentistry for Children and Teens
Providing the best in pediatric dentistry services for more than 15 years, Dentistry for Children and Teens is one of the Atlanta area's most trusted and highly regarded sources of dental care for patients ranging from infants to teens.

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