{"id":1250,"date":"2015-10-20T22:03:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-20T22:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wylie2.shdclient.com\/?p=1250"},"modified":"2026-09-11T15:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T15:15:49","slug":"ages-and-stages-6-11-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/20\/ages-and-stages-6-11-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"Ages and Stages: 6-11 Years Old"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/blog-age-8-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Little girl smiling and holding a toothbrush\" class=\"wp-image-1263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/blog-age-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/blog-age-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/blog-age-8.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stage of your child\u2019s life is roughly where the tooth fairy comes in. Baby teeth are prone to be lost in front and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the teeth begin to touch one another, it is recommended to start flossing habits. The back teeth, gumline, and the molar grooves are where children neglect most often and in these molar grooves are where the overwhelming majority of cavities develop in the permanent teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can always opt for a dental sealant to help combat this issue along with helping to strengthen your child\u2019s good dental habits overall. For those parents with children who are into sports, mouthguards are highly recommended (required in some cases), especially for contact sports like football or baseball where contact with another child or getting hit in the mouth with the ball is a distinct possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/about-us.html\">Wylie Children&#8217;s Dentistry<\/a> is dedicated to helping kids of all ages avoid dental problems. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/meet-your-pediatric-dentist.html\">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, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/contact.html\">schedule an appointment<\/a> or call our office at <a class=\"pho\" href=\"tel:+19724297070\">972-429-7070<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This stage of your child\u2019s life is roughly where the tooth fairy comes in. Baby teeth are prone to be lost in front and back. When the teeth begin to touch one another, it is recommended to start flossing habits. 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