Baby Teeth

• Help Adult Teeth Grow Right: Baby teeth hold the spot for adult teeth. If they get cavities or fall out too early, adult teeth might come in crooked.

• Help with Talking: Baby teeth help kids learn to talk properly.

• Help with Eating: Healthy baby teeth help kids chew their food.

• Start Good Habits Early: Brushing and flossing early helps kids learn good habits that keep their teeth healthy.

Preschool (Ages 3-6)

• Stop Cavities: Young kids get cavities easily because they eat sugary foods and are still learning to brush. Regular dentist visits can help.

• Make Dentist Visits Fun: Early, friendly dentist visits help kids feel comfortable about going to the dentist.

School-Age Kids (Ages 6-12)

• Adult Teeth Coming In: Baby teeth start falling out, and adult teeth come in. Keeping the mouth clean helps the new teeth grow healthy.

• Might Need Braces: At this age, you can start to see if kids might need braces to straighten their teeth.

• Healthy Eating: Kids make more food choices now, so teaching them to avoid too much sugar helps keep their teeth strong.

Taking care of teeth, from when a child is a baby to when they’re a teen, is very important. SmileStarKidsDental can help your dental needs

Caring for teeth from baby years to teenage years helps prevent problems and keeps teeth healthy for life. Good habits early on lead to a kids beautiful, strong smile.

Teenagers (Ages 13-18)

• Caring for Adult Teeth: All adult teeth are in by the teen years, so it’s important to brush and floss regularly to avoid problems.

• Braces Care: Many teens get braces, so they need to know how to keep their teeth clean while wearing them.

• Gum Health: Teens can get gum problems, especially if they smoke or drink sugary drinks. Good dental habits prevent this.

• Confidence: A healthy smile helps teens feel good about themselves.