My kids never want to brush their teeth – do you have any incentives that I could use?

The best approach is to start early and simply make it non-negotiable. The option is: Do you want to brush first or do you want to have mom or dad brush first? You can also find ways to make it fun. Our office has used a chewable tablet that you randomly give to the kids when they don’t expect it to see how well they’re brushing. Ask your hygienist for more information at your next six month cleaning appointment.