Brush it, Brush it “Real Good” : a kid’s perception to good brushing

Kids and adults have a very different view of what “really good” brushing is.  A lot of it has to do with dexterity in your child and being attentive to where they are brushing and for how long.  If you watch your kids brush their teeth, they may brush 3-4 teeth in the front and their tongue for 10 …

When should children brush their own teeth?

My kids are extremely independent and it’s tough to get them to accept that they are just little kids and can’t do all the things adults do. Tooth brushing is one definite thing that most kids under age of 8 should not be doing alone. My test for all parents is to consider this: Would …