In 2017, a UK study found that nearly half of kids lie about brushing their teeth. So it wasn’t just me? Dentists recommend you assist with or monitor brushing until a child is at least 7 years old.

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getting a child to brush their teeth can sometimes be an uphill battle. Sometimes thinking outside of the box can help get young children to do something they don’t always want to do.