CHILDREN’S TEETH AND ORAL HEALTH: WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
STRONG TEETH MAKE STRONG KIDS
But shockingly, 46% of children 0-8 in the U.K. have tooth decay1. No wonder there's a national oral health crisis. That's why Oral-B, along with the University of Leeds, is leading the charge to help patients teach children about better oral health.
7,928 EPISODES OF CHILDREN UNDER 5 HAVE HAD TEETH EXTRACTED2
38% OF CHILDREN HAVE HAD SLEEPLESS NIGHTS BECAUSE OF DENTAL PROBLEMS3
35% OF CHILDREN AGE 12 ARE TOO EMBARRASSED TO SMILE OR LAUGH4
3 DAYS OF SCHOOL ARE MISSED EVERY YEAR PER CHILD DUE TO DENTAL PROBLEMS5
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S ORAL HEALTH
BABY 0-2 YEARS
The first baby teeth appear. Parents should brush their baby's teeth twice daily with baby/child fluoride toothpaste and schedule their first dental appointment by age 1.
KIDS 3-5 YEARS OLD
They should have a full set of 20 baby teeth. Parents should brush their kid's teeth twice a day, every day, in the morning and before bedtime.
JUNIOR 6-12 YEARS
Even though adult teeth begin emerging during these years, parents should continue to brush their children’s teeth through age 7 and limit sugary foods and drinks to avoid cavities and decay.
TIPS AND TRICKS: HOW TO MAKE BRUSHING FUN
Not all children develop a habit of brushing twice a day so easily. Fortunately, there lots of fun and engaging ways to make brushing time something to look forward to for both parent and child.
Select your child's age range to get the best toothpaste and toothbrush combination they can use for daily brushing.
0-2 YEARS
3-5 YEARS
6-12 YEARS
2. Due to tooth decay. Tooth extracted under general anaesthetic. Source: Public Health England Health Matters: Child Dental Health 2017
3. Children with decay waiting for dental treatment in hospital. Source: Public Health England Matters: Child Dental Health 2017
4. Due to tooth decay or missing teeth. Source: National Health Service Child Dental Health Survey 2013
5. Children with decay waiting for dental treatment in hospital. Source: Public Health England Health Matters: Child Dental Health 2017.
