Bryn is my 20 month old daughter. We read this book for story time over the weekend. This book has nice sturdy pages that Bryn found easy to turn. It is a quick read but has great pictures and nice details. We both really liked the bunnies on Millie's pyjammas! When asked the final question "Do you like clean teeth too?" Bryn answered with a loud "YES!". Perfect, time to brush... 

   Co-operation for tooth brushing is a struggle for most parents and I am no different. Most days we get through it with mild resistance and sing a couple songs to pass the two minutes. I brush her teeth on the change table with her lying down, top of her head to me. You can see alot more when you are in the "dentist" position. It is important that you are able to see the gumline to check for plaque and decay. This is where it is most common in children in the 0-4 age group. Lift the lip and try to get a good look. Any white or brown patches need to be looked at by a pediatric or general family dentist.  Brushing after breakfast and after the last snack or bottle gives the best protection. Most kids resist brushing at some point (hopefully not forever) and with everything practice and patience is key. Try to make it fun you can brush together, let them brush your teeth, try to sing the ABC with a mouthfull of paste, ask them to count their teeth in the mirror make a special trip outside to brush on the front steps in your jammies or whatever works. No one's brushing is perfect all the time but best efforts go a long ways. Let's set them up for a cavity-free life!