Dental Care Tips forPeople at DifferentStages of Life

CORAL DENTAL CARE

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Quick IndexIntroduction

Stage 1: Babies and Infants (0 to 3 years)

Stage 2: Children (4 to 12 years)

Stage 3: Teens (13 to 19 years)

Stage 4: Adults (20 to 64 years)

Stage 5: Elderly (65 years and above)

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3.58 billionPEOPLE AFFECTED BY ORAL DISEASES WORLDWIDE

Introduction

A window to your body

Every life stage demands its own unique dental

care. No matter where you are at in your journey,

this collection of age-targeted dental care tips will

help you through.

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Stage 1: Babies andInfants (0 to 3 years)

If the baby is teething, rub

your baby’s gums and give

a cold teething ring to

chew on.

TEETHING

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If the first tooth begins to

appear, clean the baby’s

upper and lower gums and

the teeth twice a day with a

clean, damp, washcloth.

FIRST TOOTH

Use a soft-bristled

toothbrush and water.

Toothpaste is not

recommended before age

2.

DAILY CARE

They may have few teeth or none at all. Nevertheless, they require the same

attention to oral hygiene as adults.

27.90%CHILDREN AGED 2-5

WITH TOOTH DECAY

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51.17%CHILDREN AGED 5-11

WITH TOOTH DECAY

Stage 2: Children (4 to12 years)

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It may be difficult to get things done from them, but it’s important to make

them understand the benefits of good oral habits.

Introduce fluoride

toothpaste when your child

is old enough not to

swallow it.

FLUORIDE

TOOTHPASTE

Brush their teeth twice a

day and floss once a day.

BRUSH 2X A

DAY

Buy foods that are

unsweetened or sugar-

free.

UNSWEETENED

FOOD

Stage 3: Teens (13 to 19years)

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They may be in the world of their own, but with gentle reminders and extra care, their

teeth and gums will be in great shape for college and beyond. Encourage your teenager

to take good care of their teeth. Brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily.

Have plenty of oral

healthcare supplies handy.

HEALTHCARE

SUPPLIES

Keep lots of fruits and

vegetables in the house for

snacking.

VEGETABLES

Discuss with your teen the

dangers of smoking on oral

health

DANGERS OF

SMOKING

Let them know that getting

braces (if required) is a

normal part of life.

BRACES

Stage 4: Adults (20 to64 years)

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From new found independence to a bag full of responsibilities, adulthood spans over a

large part of your life. Take good care of your teeth to enjoy good oral health in your

golden years

Brush twice a day with a

fluoride toothpaste and

floss daily.

BRUSH TWICE

A DAY

Limit sugary, starchy, and

sticky foods.

LIMIT SUGARY

FOOD

Visit your dentist regularly.

VISIT DENTIST

If you have missing teeth,

speak to your orthodontist

about dental crowns and

bridges

MISSING TEETH

Stage 5: Elderly (65 years and above)

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Being old doesn’t mean you can compromise on oral health.

Don’t skip dental visits,

even if you wear dentures.

DENTAL

VISITS

Brush twice each day with

toothpaste that contains

fluoride.

BRUSH TWICE

Don’t over brush and don’t

brush hard.

DON’T BRUSH

HARD

Floss once daily.

FLOSS

Monitor your sugar intake,

especially from soda and

candy.

SUGAR

INTAKE

Incorporate a fluoride rinse

into your daily routine.

FLUORIDE

RINSE

Don’t use tobacco.

TOBACCO

rink plenty of water, avoid

alcohol, and chew a sugar-

free gum to prevent dry

mouth.

DRINK WATER

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Know Your Us

DR. ANU ISAAC

DMD

Note From Dr. Anu Isaac

It gives me, Dr. Anu Isaac, immense pleasure to welcome

you to my dental practice.

Let me state that Coral Dental Care has been created with

you, the patient, in mind. We seek to provide not just the

finest dental treatment but also to make sure that you

fully understand what’s best for your dental health.

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If you have any questions about your age-related dental care

regime or any doubts regarding oral health, please contact Coral

Dental Care. We’ll be happy to help.