Written by Dr. Avani Gandhi, this post introduces a 'Bloom Where You're Planted' theme for the disrupted summer of 2020, promising further at-home activity ideas throughout the season.
It reminds readers to keep up social distancing, hand washing, and mask-wearing, and to watch local guidance on reopenings and closures even as restrictions ease.
For sun protection it recommends shade, protective clothing, and regular sunscreen use, drawing a parallel to routine oral-health habits.
It notes that staying hydrated supports saliva production, which helps wash away cavity-causing bacteria -- tying hydration directly to oral health.
For active play it recommends helmets for biking, scooting, and skateboarding, citing that helmets reduce the risk of head injury by about 50%, and suggests stocking a first-aid kit with kid-safe bug spray, antibacterial ointment, band-aids, and hydrogen peroxide for the inevitable summer scrapes.
It closes with the standard reminder to brush for two minutes twice daily, limit sugary snacks, and keep up six-month visits, noting the office remained open with added safety precautions in place.