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PARENT'S GUIDE
TO GOOD DENTAL HEALTH |
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| AGE |
PROCEDURE |
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| Birth - 1 yr. |
Begin oral hygiene
Begin fluoride therapy, as directed by your physician or dentist |
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| 1 yr. |
Discontinue bottle use (especially at night) in consultation with your doctor |
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| 1 1/2 yr. |
First visit to dentist
Continue oral hygiene
Diet counseling-hygiene instruction |
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| 3 - 4 yr. |
Evaluate primary molars for enamel sealants
Verify change in fluoride dosage |
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| 5 1/2 - 6 yr. |
Seal permanent first molars |
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| 7 - 8 yr. |
Ask for orthodontic evaluation |
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| 10 - 11 yr. |
Seal all premolars
Evaluate appearance of teeth
Confirm orthodontic evaluation |
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| 12 yr. |
Seal permanent second molars |
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| 12 - 16 yr. |
Continue check up visits every six months |
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| The above procedures are in addition to periodic check up exams every six months. |