Schedule for Childrens Dental Care

Primary teeth eruption

Birth- 3 years old

• Wiping gums with clean cloth after every feeding

• First dental appointment- ADA recommends 6 months after first tooth erupts, many parents choose to wait until there child is closer to the age of 3 and are more cooperative

• As soon as the teeth begin to appear brushing with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste
Fluoride free until at least 1 year old (this depends on the individual child)

• Talking to your dentist and physician about fluoride supplements

3 - 5 years old

• Start regular dental visits twice a year


• fluoride and xrays will be recommended when your dentist thinks it is right for your child


• tooth brushing should be taking place morning and night


• by the age of 4 thumb sucking should be a thing of the past


• your child's tonsils, airway and jaw/ palate formation should be evaluated

6 - 12 years old

• the first permanent molars will erupt around 6 and the second molars around 12 years of age these molars develop with deep grooves that should be evaluated for sealants


• an orthodontic consultation and treatment if necessary

12-18 years old

• Education on dietary choices and decay


• Evaluation for wisdom tooth removal

Permanent teeth eruption