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.
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.
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.
