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Encouraging Young Smiles: Why Praise Your Kids for Brushing Their Teeth?

August 14, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Michael Royse @ 5:46 pm
A smiling little girl brushing her teeth

It’s pretty hard to get children to clean their smiles, especially when they’re little. They’d much rather play, explore, and socialize than protect and maintain their long-term oral health. That said, there’s some good news for today’s parents: praising kids for brushing their teeth improves their oral care. Your Hillsboro pediatric dentist can even prove it with solid research. So, please keep reading to see why praise helps youngsters look after their grins.

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