{"id":1012,"date":"2013-09-25T18:33:20","date_gmt":"2013-09-25T18:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2013\/09\/your-healthy-smile-timeline-ages-1-20\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:39:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:39:58","slug":"your-healthy-smile-timeline-ages-1-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/your-healthy-smile-timeline-ages-1-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Healthy Smile Timeline: Ages 1\u201320"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-20Smile2_ain.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-610658\" \/><strong>OVER THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS<\/strong>, we\u2019re going to trace a timeline for your lifelong, healthy smile! And to help make it useful and actionable for you, we\u2019re breaking the content into four age categories. This also gives us a chance to share some \u201cage-specific\u201d concerns and tips.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2879\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/contentlibrary.socialmediafordentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2013\/09\/finaltimeline1.jpg\" width=\"543\" height=\"244\" \/>\n\nEven if <strong>YOU<\/strong> don\u2019t fall into the age range of today\u2019s blog post, you certainly know and\/or care for someone who does. So <strong>pass this great oral health timeline along<\/strong> by sharing this post with your extended family members, neighbors, friends, and coworkers. They\u2019ll thank you.\n\n<strong>The first age group we want to address is 1\u201320 year olds<\/strong>, which includes both children and teens. <strong>To help you prioritize,<\/strong> we\u2019ve divided the information into <em>must-do\u2019s, should-do\u2019s and could-do\u2019s.<\/em><h3><strong>Must Do\u2019s, Ages 1\u201320:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Establish a dental home<\/strong> for children early, and stick to regular checkups. When children are comfortable with their dental team, it sets a pattern for a lifetime of great oral health.<\/li><li><strong>Set up an at-home oral hygiene routine<\/strong>. Remember, everyone should brush for 2 minutes, twice a day.<\/li><li><strong>ALL CHILD ATHLETES should wear a mouthguard<\/strong> during sports! Skaters, wrestlers, ballers, etc. That means you!<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Should Do\u2019s, Ages 1\u201320:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Orthodontic evaluations<\/strong> should happen at about age 7 in case there\u2019s a need for early intervention treatment.<\/li><li><strong>Dental sealants<\/strong> can provide a shield against tooth decay that will last throughout childhood.<\/li><li><strong>Healthy-teeth eating habits<\/strong> start now! That means minimal sugar, soda, and snacking\u2014and, lots of vegetables.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Could Do\u2019s, Ages 1\u201320:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>For teens<\/strong>, increasingly conscious of their appearance, teeth whitening can be a great boost.<\/li><li><strong>Exciting characters, colors, and flavors<\/strong> on toothbrushes and toothpaste can make brushing and flossing more fun for kids.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Use These Ideas As A Launchpad&#8230;<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe musts, shoulds, and coulds above are by no means a comprehensive list of <em>every<\/em> dental factor to consider between the ages of 1 and 20! But we hope it gives you some good reminders and a starting point for building your <em>own<\/em> oral health goals.\n\n\n\n<strong>Remember to watch for the future posts about each age group!<\/strong> And if you have any follow-up questions, let us know! Comment below, message us on our <strong>Facebook<\/strong> page, or give us a <strong>call<\/strong>.\n<h4>Thanks for your trust in our practice. 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