A teething timeline is a valuable tool for parents. It helps parents monitor their child’s dental health progress and ensure it stays on schedule.
Take a look at our infographic highlighting a timeline for a child’s teeth development, along with tips to help parents keep their kids’ dental health progress on track.
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The Pre-Birth Stage
- Schedule regular dental examinations during and after pregnancy
- Consult with a dentist during pregnancy to discuss expectations
- A pregnant mom’s oral health can have a significant impact on baby
0 to 4 Months Old
- Avoid exposing any new teeth to unnecessary sugar
- Breastfeeding can help reduce cavities and help the mouth grow healthy
4 to 6 Months Old
- Wipe a baby’s gums with a damp cloth; this should be done at least twice a day for 2 to 3 seconds at a time
- Schedule a baby’s first pediatric dentist appointment
- Schedule pediatric dentist appointments at least every six months
- Avoid unnecessary sugar and foods that contain high amounts of citric acid
- Separate feeding and sleeping for baby to avoid developing severe cavities
- Avoid nighttime feeding as soon as baby is healthy enough
1 Year Old
- Children should see a pediatric dentist NO LATER than age 1.
- Provide a child with a soft-bristle toothbrush
- Teach a child how to brush properly (usually no toothpaste at this time)
- Show a child how to floss and start helping him or her floss regularly
- Establish oral hygiene best practices and routines
2 to 3 Years Old
- Limit a child’s pacifier use and help him or her overcome any pacifier habits
- Consult with a pediatric dentist about a possible need for additional home care such as using a toothpaste
- Encourage a child to brush his or her teeth at least twice a day
- Visit a pediatric dentist at least twice a year
- Promote regular flossing of a child’s baby teeth
3 to 6 Years Old
- Children should stop all ‘bad’ oral habits (like thumb-sucking) by age 4
- Supervise a child’s oral care as needed
- Offer flossing assistance
- Maintain a bi-annual pediatric dentist appointment schedule
- Schedule an orthodontic screening no later than age 7
- Consult with a pediatric dentist if your child snores or breathes through the mouth
6 to 10 Years Old
- Children should see an Orthodontist NO LATER than age 7
- Provide positive oral health feedback on healthy habits
- Brush and floss at the same time as a child
- Continue bi-annual pediatric dentist visits
10+ Years Old
- Conduct periodic check-ins to monitor a child’s oral health
- Manage bi-annual pediatric dentist appointments
- Schedule any procedures to correct cavities or other oral health issues
- Provide custom mouthguard for all contact sports
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