- Brush teeth at least twice a day; after breakfast and
before bed.
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- Teach children to brush their tongue to remove bacteria from
the mouth.
- Coach brushing until age 11 when most kids can brush on their own.
- An adult should floss for kids under the age of 8.
- Eruption of permanent teeth may require decision about sealant application.
- Dentist may recommend a fluoride rinse if child can spit adequately.
- Dentist may recommend first orthodontic check-up by age 7 or 8 years (earlier or later depending on type of bite problem).
- Activity in sports increases and the permanent upper incisors are greatest risk for trauma... consider mouth guard for sports.
- Increased carbohydrate exposures and more challenges to control diet increase the risk for tooth decay.
- All permanent teeth are generally erupted by age 12, except possibility of four second molars and wisdom teeth.
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