Kids Dental Care Guide — Age 1 to 14

Within 6 months of the first tooth appearing. Familiarisation, oral exam and parent education — no invasive treatment.

Age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste (rice-grain size age 2, pea-size age 3+), no bottle at bedtime, 6-monthly checkups, restrict sugar frequency.

First adult molars erupt at ~6. Fissure sealants on chewing surfaces prevent 90% of childhood cavities.

First orthodontic assessment — catches jaw/bite issues that are much easier to fix now than later.

Continue 6-monthly checkups. Braces or aligners typically start age 11–14 when appropriate.