Children

Learn about the unique dental needs of children.

Children present their parents and dentists with unique dental challenges, and understanding their special needs is important—Their mouths are smaller. The number, size and composition of their teeth differs from permanent teeth. Their bodies process medication differently, and have less tolerance for variation from normal conditions. Their ability to understand the need for good oral hygiene and dental care is limited. During adolescence, their mouths contain both primary and permanent teeth.