{"id":1247,"date":"2015-10-20T22:03:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-20T22:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wylie2.shdclient.com\/?p=1247"},"modified":"2026-09-11T15:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T15:15:26","slug":"ages-and-stages-3-5-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/20\/ages-and-stages-3-5-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"Ages and Stages: 3\u20135 Years Old"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At about 3 years of age, your child should have all of his or her baby teeth in place. Since statistics show that close to 50% of kids have their first cavity before their first day of school, preventive measures should be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We realize every child is different, but try to make sure that bottles and sippy cups are a thing of the past beyond one year of age. Fluoride toothpaste should be used (pea-size for a 2 year old, slightly bigger for ages 3-5), and sugary snacks between meals should be given sparingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) says that no more than 6 ounces of juice should be given in a day. Those sucking habits like use of a soother or thumb-sucking should be stopped before age to prevent facial development issues and bite problems (buck teeth for example).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids this age are likely trying to be independent, wanting to brush their own teeth and all, so let them do it but keep close supervision to ensure they do it right and stay with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Wylie Children’s Dentistry<\/a> is dedicated to helping kids of all ages avoid dental problems. Led by Dr. Allen Pearson<\/a>, he\u2019s a board-certified pediatric dentist with nearly 20 years of experience. By staying on top of growing grins, you can feel your best as a parent knowing there\u2019s nothing to worry about. If you have any questions, schedule an appointment<\/a> or call our office at 972-429-7070<\/a>.\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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