Development of oral function in children

Abstract

When considering the 100-year life, the key is how to extend healthy life expectancy. In this regard, childhood is an important period to lay the foundation for proper health care. Infancy is the period for acquiring oral function, and it is also an important period for gaining proper lifestyle habits to promote the development of oral function. School age is a time when educational approaches to maintain lifestyle and improved health skills are required. In adolescence, it is necessary to practice health promotion and raise awareness of health management. In other words, based on the health promotion, continuous oral management from children to adolescents is important.