We partnered with Crest and Oral-B to share how you can encourage and motivate your family to build your own teeth-brushing routine and pledge to Conquer Cavities 2Gether. As a millennial mom, I can’t ...

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The twice-a-day struggle is all too real for many parents. Getting kids to brush their teeth properly can be both a headache and an anxiety-inducing dilemma because it’s hard to know whether children ...

Bristles come up in restless anticipation. Inside the gym at Park Elementary School, Columbia, six students nervously raise toothbrushes mouthward. A clock set for two minutes glows red overhead. In ...

While kids may not love brushing their teeth, It’s incredibly important to help them build good oral hygiene habits early — even if those baby teeth are going to be given to the tooth fairy one day.

Brushing teeth is a foundational part of a child’s daily routine, yet many parents still wonder whether brushing in the morning or at night matters more. While both play an important role in ...

While both morning and night brushing are crucial for children's oral health, night brushing is deemed more important for preventing tooth decay. Morning brushing combats overnight bacteria and ...