In 2017, a UK study found that nearly half of kids lie about brushing their teeth. So it wasn’t just me? Dentists recommend you assist with or monitor brushing until a child is at least 7 years old.

When to start brushing, how to cope with resistance, fears of the dentist… Parents often have lots of burning questions about how to look after children's teeth. We got social media's favourite ...

When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more While kids may not love brushing their teeth, It’s incredibly important to help them build good oral hygiene habits ...

Tooth brushing only partly protects against the effects of sugary snacks on children's teeth, research suggests. A study of almost 4,000 pre-school children showed snacking habits were most ...