When your child won't brush

Tips for helping your child establish good oral care habits.

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Encouraging your child to brush his teeth regularly can sometimes be one of the most frustrating tasks you face as a parent of a young child. Luckily, there are a few tricks and ways to get your child to brush his teeth!

Have your child watch you brush and floss, even letting him help you.

Give your child several different colors of toothpaste, so he can choose one that he wants.

Comment often on their good job by noticing their fresh breath and sparkling smile

Place their toothbrush beside their breakfast utensils as a reminder and place it by their pillow before bedtime as another reminder.

Purchase one of the new, fun, electronic toothbrushes for your child that has a favorite color or theme.

The most important thing is to convey tooth brushing as a fun activity that is good for you, rather than a chore.

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