Every child should learn to brush their teeth early in life, but if they consider the task hard or unfun, they may not brush as long or as often as they should. So what can you, as a parent, do to make sure they’re brushing enough? Surprisingly, some studies suggest that the answer could be as simple as praising them for making the effort! The following post explores how you can use praise to encourage the right habits for brushing teeth.

Children are supposed to lose their baby teeth naturally when their permanent teeth start to push through the gums. Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t go as intended, and as a result, your child might need to have their baby teeth removed by their dentist. When is this procedure necessary, and how can you prepare your little one for it? Here is what every parent should know about children’s tooth extractions.