As an adult, you are in the habit of brushing your teeth at least twice a day because that’s what you were taught to do when you were a kid, and because that’s what you saw your parents doing every day. Now that it’s time to pass on the knowledge, here’s what you should include in the conversation to help them keep their teeth healthy for life:

Monkey See, Monkey Do.

Children love to imitate what their parents do! Make oral care a family activity, so kids feel included and understand that this is a daily routine – no if’s, and’s, or but’s about it!