Growth Chart

Indications common to age groups:

Age 60 & Up

• Root Caries- Age-related gum recession, degeneration of tooth structure
• Hypersensitivity- Gingival recession due to age and tooth structure degeneration in the form of chipping and cracking (exposes the dentin portion of tooth structure)
• Recurrent Caries- Cosmetic dentistry and increased restorative work (over time, cavities can form at the margins of crowns, veneers, fillings and other restorative structures)
• Poor Oral Hygiene- Non-compliance with oral hygiene routine, manual dexterity challenges
• Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)-Induced Caries- Systemic diseases (cancer, diabetes, etc.), medication side-effects, smoking

Age 45-59:

• Periodontal Disease/Periodontal Maintenance
• Hypersensitivity- Gingival recession due to aggressive brushing or flossing and tooth structure degeneration in the form of chipping & cracking (exposes the dentin portion of tooth structure)
• Recurrent Caries- Increased restorative work (over time, cavities can form at the margins of crowns, veneers, fillings and other restorative structures)
• Gingivitis- Menopause
• Poor Oral Hygiene- Non-compliance with effective oral hygiene routine, manual dexterity challenges
• Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)-Induced Caries- Systemic diseases (cancer, diabetes, etc.), medication side-effects, smoking

Age 35-44:

• Periodontal Disease/Periodontal Maintenance
• Hypersensitivity- Gingival recession due to aggressive brushing and flossing (exposes the dentin portion of tooth structure)
• Poor Oral Hygiene- Non-compliance with effective oral hygiene routine, adult braces
• Recurrent Caries- Cosmetic dentistry and restorative work (over time, cavities can form at the margins of crowns, veneers, fillings and other restorative structures)
• Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)-Induced Caries- Medication side-effects, smoking

Age 20-34:

• Poor Oral Hygiene- Non-compliance with effective oral hygiene routine, adult braces
• Recurrent Caries- High-sugar diet, cosmetic dentistry and restorative work (over time, cavities can form at the margins of crowns, veneers, fillings and other restorative structures)
• Gingivitis- Pregnancy, hormonal changes
• Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)-Induced Caries- Smoking, medication side-effects

Age 13-19:

• Poor Oral Hygiene- Non-compliance with effective oral hygiene routine, orthodontic appliances
• Decalcification- Orthodontics (over time, not effectively cleaning around orthodontic appliances can reduce the uptake of fluoride needed to remineralize your teeth, resulting in white spots on the surface of your teeth)
• Rampant Caries- High-sugar diet
• Gingivitis- Adolescent hormonal changes
• Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)-Induced Caries- Medication side-effects

Age 6-12:

• Poor Oral Hygiene- Non-compliance with effective oral hygiene routine
• Rampant Caries- High-sugar diet
• Xerostomia-Induced Caries- Medication side-effects