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I Passed The Listerine Challenge ~ $100 Giveaway

Last month, I accepted Listerine’s challenge to add flossing and rinsing to my daily routine. My husband and daughter also accepted the challenge, but since they were already good flossers it wasn’t much of a challenge for them. Me on the other hand, it was a challenge. Now for the results…

I flossed most days, and I rinsed everyday!

I admit, I am still not a full-time flosser, but I made great progress considering how very rarely I flossed before. I actually liked the new floss (Reach Total Care Plus Whitening) vs my my ancient floss, but I insist on using the old stuff because I won’t let it go to waste… So the my husband (who hates my old floss) will probably use up all the good stuff 🙂 I would say on average, I flossed every other night. A BIG step for me, I assure you.

When I started the challenge, I thought the rinse would be the hardest part because I really don’t like the taste of the Listerine Antiseptic, and I thought that’s what all Listerine was. So I was leery about putting that biting taste in my mouth. I am pleased to report that “Smart Rinse” is totally different. There’s no bite, just cool mint. I actually liked the taste. So if you are afraid of Listerine, I hightly recommend giving Smart Rinse a shot.

The first time I used Smart Rinse, I was surprised to see little clumps when I spit. There were no clumps going in… So I read the bottle (of course) and learned that those clumps are the Smart Rinse sticking to bad bacteria that brushing missed. Ewwwww. Now that’s incentive to rinse!

Because I wasn’t sure how my rinse challenge would go, I started with the smallest bottle I was sent. That way I could donate the larger unopened bottle if I hated it. I am pleased to show you that my small bottle is almost gone, and I WILL be using the larger bottle of Smart Rinse. (Although I still think I am going to donate the Listerine antiseptic – I like the Smart Rinse, why mess with success?)

Listerine Smart Rinse

Yes, that’s Batman, and no not all Smart Rinse has Batman on it. That’s just what I was sent for the challenge.

My daughter spotted the Barbie Smart Rinse that I was sent immediantly and wanted to try it. Because I am not about to discourage her from wanting to do something for her oral hygene we gave it a shot. The recommended age for Smart Rinse is six because little ones are not very good at spitting… The bathroom mirror is proof a four-year-old has a hard time spitting! LOL. For now we are practicing with water, but she is holding on to her bottle to try again soon.

Overall, I am very pleased that I took the challenge and with my personal results. As my husband said, “If it takes a blog challenge to get you to floss, go for it.” (Anyone know of any blog challenges to keep a cleaner home?)

I am still not the perfect flosser, but I will continue to floss more if for no other reason than to set the right example for my girls. After all they are my top priority, and I want to make sure they grow up to take good care of themselves!

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Comments

  1. Donna says

    March 13, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Sticking to a routine and trying to set a good example.

    Reply
  2. jenn says

    March 13, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    be a good example!!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie V. says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    We have a monthly contest and everyone who brushes and flosses twoice a day gets a prize (small) at the end of the month.

    Reply
  4. Kari Cu says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    I have braces and am very dedicated to my oral routine and I think if people see you brushing, flossing and talking about tooth health then they will be more likely to follow.

    Reply
  5. Kimberly says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    I brush my teeth with my kids…we all do it together for two minutes!

    Reply
  6. Mary Happymommy says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I let them pick out their own toothbrushes and toothpaste and they get demonstrations on how to brush from their dentist.

    Reply
  7. Chelsea r says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    We let everyone pick their own toothbrush out and we take turns listening to favorite music while brushing.

    Reply
  8. Kayte CookWatts says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Brush to the length of your favorite song.

    Reply
  9. Jennifer Marie says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    brush every morning and every evening-get in a routine!

    Reply
  10. Amanda Sakovitz says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    my best tip is to buy a fun timer for your family to make sure they brush for the full two minutes!

    Reply
  11. Rust says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Using toothpaste and mouthwash that tastes good is a big part of it for our family.

    Reply
  12. Elena says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    It’s important to be a good example. I always brush my teeth together with my child.

    Reply
  13. Kathleen Downes says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    Be a good example and I also let my son brush his teeth first,then I follow up with a good brushing.

    Reply
  14. Sarah says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    Stick to a routine! And with my daughter, I get to brush her teeth, then she gets a turn, so she will learn what a good brushing should be like.

    Reply
  15. Trisha W. says

    March 13, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    Our kids visit the dentist twice a year. They love the little floss samples. So, for a little while they step up their oral hygiene.

    Reply
  16. Stacey B says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I buy my son tooth brushes and tooth paste with his favorite characters on him to encourage him to want to brush his teeth!

    Reply
  17. Christy says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Everybody picks out their own toothbrush(es) and toothpaste. That seems to keep everybody interested.

    Reply
  18. melissa williams says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    I brush my teeth with my daughter because she loves doing everything mommy and daddy do.

    Reply
  19. Jamie Brigham says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    I encourage my kids to brush their teeth by brushing with them, using a color changing mouthwash that shows the dirty plaque/germs left behind and I tell them the truth about what the dentist does about cavities.

    Reply
  20. keely hostetter says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    We brush the kids teeth to make sure they get them done well, especially behind the teeth.

    Reply
  21. Aubrie G. says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    We have a toothbrush with a timer…a full two minutes, please!

    Reply
  22. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    March 13, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    We buy fun toothpaste flavors and sometimes I sing while they brush.

    Reply
  23. Merja says

    March 13, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    I try to be a good example for my daughter. I think its very important that she sees by my example how to take good care of teeth. By brushing, flossing and rinsing.

    Reply
  24. April G says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Fun toothbrushes and repetition! My older son (3) just got a Dinosaur Train toothbrush to encourage him to brush without fuss.

    Reply
  25. Lynda Del says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    My tip is to lead by example.

    Reply
  26. Jessie C. says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    DDs are always happy to pick up their own brushes and flavored toothpastes. This is how I encourage them to engage in healthy oral care habits.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

    Reply
  27. April Brenay says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Brush as a family, if your kids see you doing it, they will do it too!

    Reply
  28. Jessica F says

    March 13, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    I make sure that brushing is fun for my kids, like using spongebob squarepants toothbrushes and toothpaste

    Reply
  29. Shawna says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Stick to a routing and make it fun and add incentives – like “let’s brush our teeth and then we will read a bed time story”

    Reply
  30. Soha Molina says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:44 am

    I buy flavorful toothpaste that they like.

    Reply
  31. Theresa Jenkins says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:11 am

    we practice,practice,practice till it’s habit

    Reply
  32. Kelly Nicholson says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:50 am

    brush everyday and often!!

    Reply
  33. Pauline Milner says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:23 am

    Our Son’s oral care is very important to us. He has a ‘toothbrush chart’ that we put stickers on. Every time he brushes his teeth, he gets to pick out a sticker to put on the chart.

    We change the chart each month.

    He loves stickers so this is a great way to make sure he brushes twice a day and, as of yet, no cavities!

    Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity.

    Reply
  34. Janet F says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:52 am

    My kids are grown but I brush and floss daily and I like to buy different kinds of toothpaste.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  35. Georgia says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:55 am

    I always bought flavored toothpaste. That always worked.

    Reply
  36. Chi says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Leading by example 🙂 Brush my teeth with them 🙂

    Reply
  37. Stephanie says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:17 am

    we all brush at the same time

    Reply
  38. TawndaM says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:23 am

    try different flavors… if they don’t like the taste, they’ll fight every time…

    Reply
  39. Cynthia C says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:31 am

    My tip is to set a timer for brushing teeth to make sure it’s done properly.

    Reply
  40. David says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:45 am

    prizes and games for clean teeth

    Reply
  41. lestergg says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:55 am

    Brush and Floss morning, noon and night

    Reply
  42. Adrienne gordon says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:27 am

    Make sure they brush for 2 minutes

    Reply
  43. joseph gersch jr says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:29 am

    offer praise for brushing teeth

    Reply
  44. heatherzilla says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Having routine is my best tip for encouraging my family’s healthy oral care habits.

    Reply
  45. Cheryl Free says

    March 14, 2012 at 7:20 am

    Leading by example and making it part of a regular routine ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!

    Reply
  46. April says

    March 14, 2012 at 7:30 am

    Toothbrush with a timer is a big hit!

    Reply
  47. g. penrod says

    March 14, 2012 at 7:40 am

    told them what to do an pointed out what could happen if they
    arn’t

    Reply
  48. Margaret Smith says

    March 14, 2012 at 7:42 am

    My best tip is to set an example and let them brush along with you.
    Thanks so much.

    Reply
  49. courtney b says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:07 am

    make brushing your teeth fun! buy fun toothpaste, and brush your teeth together

    Reply
  50. crystle tellerday says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:10 am

    buy fun products to clean our teeth with

    Reply
  51. Tina M says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:21 am

    I let my kids pick the toothbrush and toothpaste they like

    Reply
  52. Kristen m says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:29 am

    My best tip is to always have supplies on hand so there are no excuses to skip!

    Reply
  53. joyce Schemmel says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:51 am

    Buy the listerine smart rinse for your kids. Get them to use it once and it will sell itself!

    Reply
  54. Amy Zachek says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:08 am

    My best tip for oral health is to make tooth brushing fun via music!

    Reply
  55. Erica Barnes says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:14 am

    Having a routine.

    Reply
  56. Carol says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:57 am

    I let my family members select their favorite toothpastes, and I also serve as a great example by flossing and brushing multiple times a day!

    Reply
  57. Robert F says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:10 am

    We let our daughter pick out her own toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash flavors so she is exited to brush her teeth.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  58. Kim Holsapple says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Floss, Floss, and more flossing

    Reply
  59. EMMA L HORTON says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:40 am

    NO TV UNTIL YOU HAVE BRUSHED AND FLOSSED…IT WORKS

    Reply
  60. Susan Ladd says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:52 am

    By being a good example to my kids. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep and hope to win 🙂

    Reply
  61. Judy S says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:06 am

    make it fun by singing every time

    Reply
  62. Sarah Hirsch says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:19 am

    it’s a requirement for the kids to brush their teeth when they wake up and before they go to bed

    Reply
  63. Kiara says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:59 am

    My tip is to lead by example.
    austma7@aol.com

    Reply
  64. Chrystal D says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    brush often and eat good foods!

    Reply
  65. LeeAnn says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    I do that Santa message for my kids every year, and last year I made the deciding factor for the good list whether or not they brushed their teeth. So now any time I get any grief about brushing teeth, I just tell them that Santa is watching. 😉 Rylie actually loves to brush, but Bryce needs some encouragement now and then.

    Reply
  66. paige chandler says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Regular dental visits – that I schedule.

    Reply
  67. Denise B. says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    I just tell our children to go in the bathroom and brush their teeth, and they do; and every six months, they go to the dentist for a checkup and cleaning.

    Reply
  68. Maryann says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    I always make sure we are well stocked and sometimes we try different flavors

    Reply
  69. Monique Rizzo says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Leading by example.Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

    Reply
  70. Mary C says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I try to set a good example by brushing AM and PM.

    Reply
  71. kathy says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    I make sure they have fun looking toothbrushes and a great incentive for a good dental checkup

    Reply
  72. Harold D says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Get them in a routine and reward good check ups.

    Reply
  73. Susan Smith says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    I let my children pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste.

    Reply
  74. Debra Hall says

    March 14, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    make it something good to do

    Reply
  75. Amanda J. says

    March 14, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    I don’t have kids, but I was a my boss’s house a few weeks ago. When she sent the kids off to brush their teeth she told one to hurry up so she’s got the clean sink. I guess just make it fun?!

    Reply
  76. Linda Lansford says

    March 14, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    I provide good products

    Reply
  77. Jeffrey says

    March 14, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Just expect it of your kids each day

    Reply
  78. Sassy says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    special toothbrushes

    Reply
  79. Patrice says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Make sure that they are aware that good oral hygiene means less or no cavities, which means that they would only go to the dentist for cleaning.

    Reply
  80. Linda says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    We have a brushing routine in the morning and evening.

    Reply
  81. Brad says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I got my kids electric toothbrushes and now they love to brush.

    Reply
  82. RussR says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Brush after every meal

    Reply
  83. Lim says

    March 14, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Put the floss on the end table. Floss while watching tv.

    Reply
  84. Penny Snyder says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Try to encourage regular flossing! grammypenny@frontier.com

    Reply
  85. Jason Crooks says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    We use electric toothbrushes that vibrate every 30 seconds so they know to switch the teeth they are cleaning. Plus we brush as a family and hum a song some nights to make it fun.

    Reply
  86. tamatha hunter says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    daily flossing

    Reply
  87. John Stetson says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Remind the kids how much they enjoy the good comments from the dentist and that they avoid having cavities to fill.

    Reply
  88. Kathryn C. says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    I tell my children a healthy mouth is less frequent visits to the dentist. They also have toothbrushes that are their favorite characters. Thanks for the giveaway!

    katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  89. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    I think routine is half the battle!

    Reply
  90. Heather S says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    fun toothbrushes help

    Reply
  91. Tabathia B says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    I got my youngest two electric crest toothbrushes

    Reply
  92. Danielle D says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    Brush and floss daily!

    Reply
  93. Jean Lynd says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Electric toothbrushes, mouth rinse like you wrote about here, and I sing while they brush. It works for us!

    Reply
  94. Cheri Anne says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Buy a waterpik like oral rinse. They are fun to use.

    Reply
  95. Cindy Merrill says

    March 15, 2012 at 2:56 am

    My best tip- keep a supply of Sugarfree/sugarless gum in the house & in your pocket- won’t harm your teeth and you’re less likely to snack between meals.

    Reply
  96. Ashley Hatten says

    March 15, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I let my kids pick out their own toothbrushes that encourages them to want to brush.

    Reply
  97. Kathy Eyre says

    March 15, 2012 at 9:54 am

    my best tip is…Rinse out your mouth after every meal!

    Reply
  98. jen says

    March 15, 2012 at 10:55 am

    we brush as a family, that way we always remember and we can supervise the kids to make sure they are brushing good enough.

    Reply
  99. Tamara B. says

    March 15, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I have a routine for the children after breakfast they brush their teeth, when they come home from school and before bedtime. Now it’s a habit for them (lol)

    Reply
  100. AuraR says

    March 15, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    My daughter and I like to brush together

    Reply
  101. Erin O. says

    March 15, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Eveyone in my family has a timer on their toothbrush, so everyone is brushing thoroughly!

    Reply
  102. Tari Lawson says

    March 15, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    I had my mom show my kids what happens when you don’t brush your teeth. You see, she has dentures and took her teeth out to show the kids. They were grossed out…lol.

    Reply
    • jen says

      March 15, 2012 at 8:59 pm

      Ewww!!! I Love this!!!

      Reply
  103. kim says

    March 15, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I buy cute spinbrushes and kid flavored toothpastes and mouthwashes

    Reply
  104. anna says

    March 15, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Have a fun toothbrush !

    Reply
  105. Meaghan F. says

    March 15, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    We pick out our own toothbrushes and use floss picks.

    Reply
  106. Joy F says

    March 15, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    I buy new toothbrushes every few months.

    Reply
  107. stephanie miller says

    March 15, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    i like to try out the newest products, and my daughter, who is 14, will try them, then give me her opinion. she thinks its fun, and i know that she is getting good oral care! as long as we keep getting the samples, this will keep working! 😉

    Reply
  108. Barbara T says

    March 15, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    I make brushing a little more interesting by having available 2 or 3 different toothpastes with flavors we like, so we can change things up a little.

    Reply
  109. lisa brown says

    March 16, 2012 at 11:27 am

    Offer fun flavored toothpastes they like.
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  110. Kyl Neusch says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    have fun toothbrushes

    Reply
  111. Patti L says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    I keep Listerine in each bathroom. We all gargle each day. When you skip, you will notice if you do it daily.

    Reply
  112. Kristy T says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    everyone brushing together!

    Reply
  113. richard twark says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    lets kids pick out the toothpaste

    Reply
  114. Christine says

    March 16, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Brushes the kids like, and toothpaste they don’t hate the taste of!

    Reply
  115. Denise S says

    March 16, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    My kids have a stuffed cavity germ from giantmicrobes.com and they don’t want those in their mouth.

    Reply
  116. Rachel A. says

    March 16, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    The kids get strawberry toothpaste & their favorite color brushes.

    Reply
  117. Carolyn G says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    I make sure I have the right supplies: floss, rinse, etc.

    Reply
  118. Stefanie Gladden says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    I make sure to have toothpaste we all like, and new toothbrushes every month!

    Reply
  119. aquariann says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    It’s just Ogre and I … so money is a pretty important motivator. Dental work is expensive!!

    Reply
  120. Sarah says

    March 17, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Make tooth brushing fun with new toothbrushes every month.

    Reply
  121. Serge B says

    March 17, 2012 at 9:38 am

    I got my kids a sonicare kids brush!

    Reply
  122. Melissa Lawler says

    March 17, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Start them young. As soon as they have a tooth start brushing.

    Reply
  123. Kathleen says

    March 17, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Make it fun by buying childrens toothbrushes and fun toothpastes

    Reply
  124. Rondah says

    March 17, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    My grandson likes to set a timer. It makes him want to brush longer

    Reply
  125. Danielle Davis/Grady says

    March 17, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    My kids have the toothbrushes that sing the abcs & counts so they love brushing their teeth..Not only do they like the songs but they are learning at the same time!

    Reply
  126. john fink says

    March 17, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    2 minutes minimum on brushing

    Reply
  127. Wendy T says

    March 17, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    I leave my son’s toothbrush on the middle of the counter top so he can’t miss it.

    If I’m being honest, he still does sometimes. Grrr! But I keep talking to him and leaving it out.

    Reply
  128. Kimberly says

    March 17, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I let them choose some of the dental and oral hygeine products. There are so many fun products now.

    Reply
  129. Wendi says

    March 17, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    the kids brush their teeth to a song that is 2 mins long..they know that while its going they brush when its over they are done

    Reply
  130. tanya says

    March 17, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    i let my kids pick their own toothpaste

    Reply
  131. Jan Messali says

    March 17, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    We encourage good oral hygiene by setting a good example for the kids.

    Reply
  132. Theresa Shafer says

    March 18, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Brush your teeth together. Family bonding time.

    Reply
  133. joni says

    March 18, 2012 at 1:17 am

    I buy cool toothbrushes and good tasting toothpaste.

    Reply
  134. Gina Ferrell says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:06 am

    I let my kids pick out thier own kids toothbrushes and mouthwash. We also have a timer for when they brush their teeth.

    Reply
  135. Rebecca Shockley says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Brushing as a family with the smaller children

    Reply
  136. susan varney says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:44 am

    each day different person picks the soap and tooth paste we use for that day mverno@roadrunner.com

    Reply
  137. Cecelia says

    March 18, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Start early and make it a routine.

    Reply
  138. ky2here says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Fight hyprocrisy – lead by example

    Reply
  139. patricia says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    I let them pick thier toothbrush and toothpaste.

    Reply
  140. Sarah B. says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    My son loves his character toothbrush. He picked it out.

    Reply
  141. SHAYNA says

    March 18, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    START GOOD ORAL HYGIENE HABITS EARLY :)THEN THEY WILL AUTOMATICALLY JUST THINK IT IS PART OF THEIR DAILY ROUTINE..

    shebebes@yahoo.com

    Reply
  142. Crystal F says

    March 18, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    I don’t have any tips, I just try to make it fun for them. I buy whatever toothbrush, toothpaste and mouth wash they want. It makes it more fun for them. thank you!

    Reply
  143. Michele H. says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Lead by example.

    Reply
  144. Kristie says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    Lots of reminders to brush their teeth.

    Reply
  145. Alicia K says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    sing the abcs during the brushing to make sure they are clean

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  146. Peter Schott says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    For us, we mostly need to remind our kid to brush and take her time each day. It’s a habit, but not fully ingrained yet. 🙂

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  147. Janice Cooper says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Getting new toothbrushes every couple of months

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  148. Cathy says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    I recommend flossing in the shower – it converted me to a daily flosser about ten years ago. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  149. Kristen says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    We buy mint flavored dental floss.

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  150. Maija M says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Set a timer to help keep track of how long to brush

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  151. June L says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Brush your teeth together.

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  152. Sarah Carroll says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:49 am

    Every six months if all five of my kids dont have cavities we go out and do something fun as a family to celebrate.

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  153. sarah rainwater says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:16 am

    I buy the kids fun toothbrushes. They like to use them more.

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  154. jennifer horn says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:13 am

    I let my daughter pick out her toothbrushes and paste and we brush together.

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  155. Shannon says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:27 am

    We buy fun tooth brushes and paste.

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  156. sandra says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:42 am

    i let them use my iphone timer to make it more fun

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  157. Kathleen Iaci says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:35 am

    Brush your teeth together as a family. If they see their parents with good habits, they will want to do it too.

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  158. Mari says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    We keep a set schedule and don’t deviate from it. My son has character toothbrushes that he has to use.

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  159. Melody says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    We sometimes to a silly little dance when we brush are teeth

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  160. Ashley C says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    We use organic, flouride-free toothpaste and choose flavors my son will love!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  161. Mechele Johnson says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Getting our kids really cool toothbrushes and products help them want to bursh more. Also, we set rules. They can’t play on their Kindle’s unless they have brushed!

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  162. Janna Johnson says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    set a good hyiegen example
    Fab giveaway! thanks again! Janna Johnson
    jannajanna@hotmail.com
    janna @ feedyourpig on gfc

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  163. Shelley P says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I read the kids a book after they brush. They also get to pick their own fun toothbrush.

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  164. Sara B. says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Electric toothbrushes have made all the difference.
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  165. Lauren Knott says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    We make teeth brushing fun by dong it as a family.

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  166. Peter Dale says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    If my kids brush their teeth every night for a week, we take them out for ice cream.

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  167. Jenny says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Set a good example and just make it part of the every day routine starting when the kids are young

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  168. Mindy Muellenborn says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    We make brush time fun.

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  169. Jacob LaFountaine says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Electric toothbrush. 2 minutes of brushing and it shuts itself off

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  170. Allison Downes says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    I always love to have cute looking toothbrushes

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  171. Dawn Valentine says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    I let them pick out their own toothbrushes.

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  172. Christy Weller says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:06 am

    My daughter does likes to brush her teeth with a light up toothbrush. as long as its something entertaining its easy to get her to brush her teeth.

    cweller75@gmail.com

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  173. Julie Grimberg says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:59 am

    me and my daughter brush our teeth together so he thinks its a game

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  174. debbie johnson says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:01 am

    i have to remind everyone in this house. if i didn’t they would all lose their teeth.

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  175. Amy Martin says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Best tip? Showing them pics of real life bad teeth – black ones, yellow ones, bleeding ones.

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  176. Pinky Sade says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:38 am

    I have everyone brush together in the bathroom and make it a game

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  177. richelle bowers says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I tell them they don’t want teeth like mine

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  178. Carmen says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    My daughter doesn’t have all her teeth yet, but we make sure we brush them every night before she goes to bed.

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  179. Sarah says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    We brush to music. So we get down in the bathroom. lol

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  180. Marcia Goss says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Make brushing and rinsing part of the bedtime routine. Also, buy products that taste good to encourage kids to brush more often.

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  181. Jessica T. says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    If my son has a good check up at the dentist, he gets to pick where we go out to dinner.

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  182. Rochel S says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Make it a part of routine. Do it together – My son loves copying whatever I do!

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  183. Patty White says

    March 20, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    I think a routine and check ups are really important to teach kids young

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  184. kat j says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    I stressed the importance of good oral hygiene. I really never had a problem with them when they were little. If I did I just reminded them of grama teeth (thats what they called my gma because of false teeth) looks like without the teeth! lol

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  185. Nicole Larsen says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I make sure we all go to the dentist every 6 months. I also help my 4 yr old daughter brush every night and make sure I explain why it’s so important!

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  186. m r says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    definitely with fun looking toothbrushes! and yummy flavor toothpaste

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  187. Laura Jacobson says

    March 21, 2012 at 12:44 am

    For the kids, we found songs on our kids CD’s that were 1 minute long and play them while they brush. They dance around as they brush and always forget how long they are actually brushing for.

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  188. Cori Westphal says

    March 21, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I’m just honest with them. We don’t have dental insurance, and every extra dollar I have to spend at the dentist, is less I get to spend on fun stuff! It works for us!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  189. Liz says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I always let the kids pick their own toothbrushes.

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  190. Laura says

    March 21, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Use a rinse & toothpaste that have a pleasant taste.

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  191. Barbara Montag says

    March 21, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Best tip – set a good example with regular brushing and flossing.
    Thank you.

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  192. s riches says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:00 am

    We have a changing of the toothbrushes every month.

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  193. Jessica Vaughan Gengler says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:11 am

    I let the kids pick out their own toothbrushes

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  194. Jannie Bryant says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Daily reminders to floss and brush.

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  195. amy miller says

    March 22, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Daily and to carry floss no matter where u are

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  196. Paula @ Frosted Fingers says

    March 22, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Threatening them? jk. It’s something I need to work on

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  197. Susan H. says

    March 22, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    After having gum surgery about 10 yrs ago, I believe in flossing and Listerine.

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  198. Suzanne K says

    March 22, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    I make sure that we’ve got good/new toothbrushes, toothpaste everyone likes, plenty of floss, regular checkups…

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  199. Sammi says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    buy fun toothpaste like strawberry or sparkles – it really does help!

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  200. Glenn Peterson says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Get in a daily routine. That works for me

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  201. Susan Chester says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    I always let my children pick out their own toothbrushes. They loved brushing their teeth with a new one.

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  202. Wanda McHenry says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    If you start kids out very early in life, they will just automatically brush morning and night!

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  203. Leah Baird says

    March 22, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    Letting children know, that not taking care of teeth can be a far bigger problem, than the few minutes it takes to brush them.

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  204. Maria Balmeo says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:04 am

    Show them how its done and i always brush my teeth with them.

    Thanks,
    riadeliza823(at)ymail(dot)com

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  205. Birdie Skolfield says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:49 am

    we use a timer to make sure the kids bruch for 2min 3xs a day works round here they love to k\listen for the “ding”

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  206. Shawn says

    March 23, 2012 at 10:48 am

    I try to always have their favorite flavor of toothpaste so they are more interested in brushing.

    shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  207. Crissy Brownstone says

    March 23, 2012 at 10:52 am

    everyone picks out their own toothbrush and uses god tasting mouthwash

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  208. Jennifer Gibson says

    March 23, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    We never go to bed without brushing our teeth.

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  209. susan glazer says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    i always let my daughter pick out her toothbrush and toothpaste. sometimes i would brush with her.

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  210. gina says

    March 23, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    My 15 month old loves to brush his own teeth, so I encourage it while I supervise & then do it for him myself.

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  211. Kate says

    March 24, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Me & hubby brush teeth together to make sure it gets done.

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  212. Belinda Shaw says

    March 24, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Starting when the kids are young helps them want to have clean teeth.

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  213. KIM CRAWFORD says

    March 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    ALWAYS LET YOUR CHILDREN CHOOSE THEIR OWN TOOTHBRUSHES AND FIND A RINSE THAT DOESN’T TASTE SO HARSH FOR THEM.

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  214. linda brooks says

    March 24, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    I give them rewards for not having cavities

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  215. Sunshyn V says

    March 24, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    We love the little floss picks. They are so convenient and easy to use keeping those handy all the time encourages flossing.

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  216. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    March 24, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Let them pick their favorite color brushes!

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  217. Christina says

    March 24, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    The children always have toothbrushes in their favorite colors (which are, luckily, all different!), which encourages them to use them!

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  218. Ashley Hughes says

    March 24, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    To encourage my daughter we like to brush our teeth together.

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  219. Michelle S says

    March 25, 2012 at 12:38 am

    Scar them with dental nightmare pictures

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  220. Sherrie says

    March 25, 2012 at 1:54 am

    I keep sugarless and sugar free rewards (candy/gum) in the home to help make teeth maintenance not feel burdensome.

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  221. Kim Henrichs says

    March 25, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Just knowing it will decrease dentist visits!

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  222. Deanna G. says

    March 25, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    Lead by example!

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  223. Paula Tavernie says

    March 25, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Be persistant!

    ptavernie at yahoo dot com

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  224. Selene M. says

    March 25, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Set a good example and brush and floss with your children.

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  225. anna pry says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    make it fun

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  226. Jennifer says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Everyone gets to pick their own toothbrush and toothpaste.

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  227. Jamie says

    March 25, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    I get them toothpaste and brushes they like!

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  228. Betty Antibus says

    March 25, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Let them pick their brush and toothpaste.

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  229. Raquel R says

    March 25, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    It’s kind of funny, but we have a tooth inspection to make sure there is no plaque monsters in their mouths.

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  230. Jody Sisson says

    March 25, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    We try and make brushing fun and brush our teeth and floss with them.

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  231. Tara says

    March 25, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    My son loves a fun character toothbrush!

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  232. ferriz says

    March 25, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    we make sure to get the fun flavored tooth paste and cute tooth brushes.
    ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  233. Russell Moore says

    March 25, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Lead by example, and work with your dentist to make a good check up a big deal.

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  234. Debbie C says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:17 am

    Let children choose their own toothbrushes and toothpaste, within reason. Always check to see if they really brushed and didn’t just pull the “wet the brush” trick.

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  235. Angela W. says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:01 am

    I let them pick out their own toothpaste and brushes, they usually go for the “gross” products!

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  236. Caryn S says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:25 am

    Letting my kids pick their own toothbrush gets them more excited about brushing

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  237. Claire says

    March 26, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Make brushing your teeth a family activity – they’re more likely to do it if everyone else is.

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  238. Lisa says

    March 26, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I tell them importance of brushing and make sure they do it morning and night!

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  239. hannah says

    March 26, 2012 at 9:51 am

    making sure we do other fun things on DENTIST DAY haha

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  240. Erica C. says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:24 am

    I let my guy pick out his own toothbrush. He has more fun brushing that way.

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  241. Eileen Burke says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:35 am

    We set a timer for 2 minutes so the kids know how long to brush for.

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  242. Christina Sparks says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:56 am

    let the kids pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste

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  243. Ashley Tucker says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Lead by example

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  244. Lisa L says

    March 26, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    I let me son pick out his own toothbrush & toothpaste and we brush our teeth at the same time.

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  245. Carrie Baird says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Remind and nag as much as needed. They may hate you for it at the time, but it will pay off! wgbc1446[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  246. Liz says

    March 26, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    We try to make it fun, we have a special toothbrushing song we sing and we let her help

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  247. Patricia Treskovich says

    March 26, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    keep reminding them cavities aren’t fun to get filled

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  248. Ellie W says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Fun toothbrushes and tasty toothpaste make it easier to get my boys to brush.

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  249. Emmy says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Do it all together as a daily tradition.

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  250. kathy pease says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    we use the colgate spinbrush my kids love them so they brush more

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  251. tamar says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    We make brushing teeth a ritual. My son loves it, he thinks it’s so fun

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  252. Daniel M says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    brush & floss every night before bed

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  253. Erica Rutherford says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    We have a sticker chart and if we fill up the entire week with stickers for brushing and flossing after breakfast and before bed, we get a special trip to the toy store on Sunday. 🙂

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  254. Danielle says

    March 26, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    I make a BIG deal about clean teeth and my children know that I will do the breath test before school and bed.

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  255. Teresa Moore says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    I tell my daughter the importance and what can happen to your teeth if you do not brush and take care of them. Plus I have lost many teeth, because I did not take care of them right, so she can see what happens.

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  256. Gianna says

    March 26, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    I brush and they copy right now..

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  257. Candice Hull says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:08 am

    We brush as a family and make funny sounds and faces while we brush. I have a 4 year old and 18 month old sons so I think they really just like being allowed to spit

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  258. Ashley Morrissey says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:52 am

    I monitor, encourage and use fun incentives for everyone!

    -Ashley Marie Morrissey
    ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  259. Colin Batchelor says

    March 27, 2012 at 3:00 am

    I just lead by example and use rewards when everything is done well!

    Colin Batchelor
    colinb9000@gmail.com

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  260. April V. says

    March 27, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Get everyone together and brush, floss and rinse together – making it a family activity.

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  261. mistysunrise says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:26 am

    I buy the flavors my family likes

    itsjustme62613 at gmail.com

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  262. ♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:44 am

    my daughters have their favorite characters atooth brushes and that makes brushing more fun

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  263. Victoria Russell says

    March 27, 2012 at 8:35 am

    We use a calendar to make sure we can check every day off!

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  264. Rebecca Peters says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:23 am

    We make sure to brush at least twice a day and floss

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  265. amy deeter says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:48 am

    we sing when we brush are teeth
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  266. Kim Smith says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:57 am

    We made it part of a routine when they were little. Now they just now that brushing well is whatthey do before bed.

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  267. Kat Emerick says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:14 am

    well this may be funny or not but I always tell my grandkids the importance of taking care of their teeth by brushing and flossing. I reminds them of my teeth…(Dentures) I just point to my mouth and they go right upstairs to brush.

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  268. gala says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:55 am

    brush teeth together

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  269. Anissa says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:56 am

    We make a routine of how to brush (how many time each side and how long etc) so they develop good habits. My son even goes to brush after eating anything sugary!

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  270. Michaela R says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Make it a fun activity for them. Show them that you find it fun, too. Showing them that you’re brushing your teeth too, and love taking care of your teeth will hopefully show them that it’s a fun and good thing to do.

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  271. Julie says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    make it fun and not a “chore” I let them pick out their own toothbrushes and toothpaste thanks

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  272. Amber Carter says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I just try to make it fun for my son

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  273. shawna says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    We try to make it fun with silly songs and pretty toothbrushes.

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  274. Shirley Hicks says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    i just remind my son how much he hated going to the dentist

    last time

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  275. Debbie R says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Lead by example and monitor mouth care/wellness.

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  276. Aubrey says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    brush and floss two times a day

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  277. Blair Parker says

    March 27, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    By Example

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  278. Pat Cipolla says

    March 27, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    I always lead by example in brushing, rinseing, and wellness

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  279. Michelle Fosnaugh says

    March 27, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    I always make sure my son flosses twice a day, he hates it but he has no cavities!

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  280. tracey rochelle johnson says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    i have timers in both bathrooms, so the kids will know how long to brush

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  281. Patricia C. says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Consistency. We have our son brush twice a day, every day without fail at approximately the same time. Now he’s so used to it he does it by himself!

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  282. kara says

    March 27, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Those crunchy tablets that stain the parts of your teeth you haven’t brushed well enough.

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  283. Jessica says

    March 27, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Those toothbrushes that play a tune that’s the length that they should be brushing are fun-they make it into a game!

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  284. Claudia says

    March 27, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    teach by example and buy favorite toothbrush and toothpaste.

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  285. Melanie says

    March 27, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    I remind them every morning and night to brush and floss.

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  286. john redding says

    March 27, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    I leave an extra toothbrush in the spare bathrooms so maybe brushing will stay on their minds.

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  287. Emily says

    March 27, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I had to break my son of an old habit of swishing juice around in his mouth! He now knows not too drink too many sugary drinks

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  288. laurie says

    March 27, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    show them how their teeth will look like if they dont brush that always gets my kids

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  289. melissa Resnick says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    brush and flossing

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  290. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    we brush the “plague monsters” out of our mouth
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  291. Melanie K. says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Regular dentist visits, regular brushing, flossing, and mouth wash!

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  292. Carla says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Buy toothpaste that tastes good.

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  293. Lisa Garner says

    March 27, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    I brush with my children because it keeps them brushing longer.

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  294. Melissa T says

    March 27, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    My best tip is to lead by example! 🙂

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  295. Kayla says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Do it all together, this way you set an example.

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  296. julie hawkins says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    We make brushing and flossing fun by singing and making family time by doing it together.

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  297. ann Muth says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Routine- that way you don’t forget

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  298. ann Muth says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Routine- that way you don’t forget

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  299. Karine Traverse says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Daily brushing and make sure that they see how bad mommy and daddy’s teeth are to keep them brushing

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  300. cathy miller says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    we used to use a timer when the boys were young and they learned to brush well nupa123@gmail.com

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  301. Lauren says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    We discuss the importance in good dental care. We also discuss what happens if we neglect our teeth.

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  302. kkd says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    New, fun toothbrushes encourage mt family’s habits

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  303. brenda says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    always use a rinse

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  304. Alisha L. says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    I try to make brushing fun for my son by being silly and making it a fun thing, not just a chore 🙂

    bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  305. Kelly Britton says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Be consistent in having children brush.

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  306. Sylvia says

    March 27, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    we encouraged the brushing and rinsing and flossing at an early age. we also make sure we make all our trips to the dentist!

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  307. Melissa says

    March 27, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    I tell my 3 and 4 year old I am going to “tickle their teeth” so that they will let me finish up their brushing and get into those places that they haven’t perfected getting to yet.

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  308. Debbie Hogue says

    March 27, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    For the younger children I buy toothpaste that won’t burn their mouth and pleasant flavored flosspicks. I also have a two minute timer and the brush your teeth song for them to brush along with

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  309. Nikki Bergin says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:13 am

    cute toothbrushes 🙂

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  310. Brittney House says

    March 28, 2012 at 1:46 am

    I buy fun toothpaste flavors and fun toothbrushes.

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  311. Sue C. says

    March 28, 2012 at 4:29 am

    My best tip is to let the child choose their own toothbrush and toothpaste so they’re an active participant; also, set a good example by making a big deal out of mom and dad brushing their teeth

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  312. Desiree Dunbar says

    March 28, 2012 at 5:17 am

    I buy Bubblegum flavored toothpaste and floss and have them floss every night before bed.

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  313. Lana Bradstream says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:00 am

    I set the example.

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  314. Nadine L says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:14 am

    We always used a rewards system when she was little (3, 4) we had a chart, every time she brushed when asked, she got a check. If all the boxes were checked off at the end of the week, she got to choose McDonald’s or a small toy. After a while we no longer had to remind her to brush, it was automatic

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  315. tracey byram says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:23 am

    Getting new character toothbrushes and flavored children’s toothpaste makes Liz and Tristan want to brush their teeth.

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  316. The Knapps says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Buying fun toothbrushes and starting them young witb brushing

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  317. tina page says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:39 am

    pleasant tasting toothpaste and swish

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  318. clynsg says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Make it a part of the daily routine

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  319. Rosanne says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:57 am

    My family members are older so I remind them of the cost of fillings as well as the fact neither of my parents had teet (had dentures) because of poor oral care

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  320. Jill says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Right now since my kids are young, I try to set a good example. They see me brushing my teeth after meals. I also help them brush their teeth.

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  321. Coriander Warren says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:09 am

    I buy the fire-fly toothbrushes that light up which is fun and also provide a timed brushing for them. Also, CONSTANTLY telling them to bursh their teeth…

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  322. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:19 am

    We have an excellent pediatric dentist that the kids LOVE to see…so going every 6 months with them is easy. PLUS, as a mom, I can’t ask them to do it if I’m not gonna do it, right? So I go every six months, too…;)

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  323. Hanan says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Easiest way for our family to build a habit is to make it part of our routine, like brushing before bed!

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  324. Amanda Jennings says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Floss!

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  325. mary gardner says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:03 am

    let the children pick out their own toothbrushes and set a cute timer when brushing

    marygardner49 at aol dot com

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  326. Sarah Coller says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:06 am

    I like to make a poster for the kids that they can add stickers to as they brush, floss, etc. each day. We also include floss in Easter baskets and stockings. They get excited about it! 🙂

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  327. Kelly D says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:10 am

    My kids use a tooth timer to make sure they brush for as long as they need to.

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  328. Cee says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:13 am

    We always brush after meals when at home, and we make a point to all brush together at night, even though our daughter goes to sleep much earlier than the rest of us.

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  329. Lee says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:47 am

    My best tip is to just stay on top of it. It’s so much harder than it sounds so you need to do it.

    Lee

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  330. Tracie says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:52 am

    My daughter loves to rinse with mouthwash, so I always keep a bottle around.

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  331. Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:55 am

    My best tip is don’t let toddlers use a bottle and then not brush! I know someone who lets their toddler wander around with a bottle all day and go to sleep with it. Her teeth are a mess 🙁

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  332. Carrie says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:59 am

    We brush together. We also take our kids every few weeks to pick out a new toothbrush.

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  333. Kristie says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Make sure the kids brush before bed and try to make it fun…I like to sing a little song for them while they brush 🙂

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  334. Larry says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Just keep on ’em! (but then I’m a dad not a mom) 🙂

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  335. Dawn C says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:56 am

    They have a battery operated toothbrush so they clean better. and I always let them pick their own toothbrushes and toothpaste out.

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  336. tina says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:59 am

    we play a song while we brush and dance around making it fun so they look forward to it.

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  337. jamie villari says

    March 28, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Making it a bit more fun. Adding a spinbrush into our routine!

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  338. Dorothy Hubbard says

    March 28, 2012 at 11:16 am

    I buy flavors they like and I do as I say. Set the example and they will follow, but make sure to check and make sure they are doing.

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  339. Jessica Hays says

    March 28, 2012 at 11:21 am

    We make it fun by singing.

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  340. Libby Mann says

    March 28, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Buying cute toothbrushes and a toothpaste flavor they like.

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  341. Jay says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I cook toast/bacon as side dish for breakfast if we brush/floss/rinse twice the day before

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  342. chadro says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    put a signup over the sink saying to brush daily and for 2 minutes

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  343. Brenda C says

    March 28, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    I don’t have any really good tips. I have to follow my kids around every day to make sure they are brushing and flossing

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  344. Stephanie A says

    March 28, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    I try to check in every night to make sure they have done their oral care before bedtime.

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  345. Anitra says

    March 28, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I make our regular check ups and let the dentist tell the kids what to do–they listen to her more than they listen to me!

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  346. Kendra Gillilan says

    March 28, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    timed toothbrush or a timer for brushing

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  347. Tim Moss says

    March 28, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    We brush daily.

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  348. Sara Zielinski says

    March 28, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Brushing after every meal!

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  349. Niko O. says

    March 28, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Always keep the toothbrush and floss somewhere where it will remind you to do both every time you go into the bathroom! 🙂

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  350. Stacey P (cosaver213) says

    March 28, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    I encourage my family to brush their teeth after every meal and in the morning/night. I also encourage them to floss/use mouthwash.

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  351. carol lewis says

    March 28, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Don’t buy sugary junk food and make sure to brush twice a day and floss every day.

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  352. thischickwins says

    March 28, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    my kids see me floss, so they know i’m not just saying they should do it

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  353. sunnymoon says

    March 28, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    i discourage sugary things near bedtime

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  354. Mary S says

    March 28, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    I get them toothpaste and toothbrushes that they like, and that are fun for them. Right now, we have musical timer toothbrushes that keeps them wanting to brush.

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  355. ewhatley says

    March 28, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    No brushing means no treats. It’s a rule!!

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  356. Samantha says

    March 28, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Brush your teeth when you wake up and right before you go to bed. I’ve never had an issue (yet) with them no cooperating. 🙂

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  357. R Hicks says

    March 28, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    they get rewards for brushing everyday.

    brich22 at earthlink dot net

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  358. Claire says

    March 28, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    It is a rule in my house to Brush your teeth when you wake up and right before you go to bed.

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  359. Kathleen Conner says

    March 28, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    We buy flavored toothpastes to make it fun.

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  360. Kristen says

    March 28, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    I keep a chart in the bathroom

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  361. Lynn says

    March 28, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    We sing the alphabet twice while brushing our teeth to make sure we’re doing it for long enough.

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  362. Aaron Bretveld says

    March 28, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    We’ve always just made it part of the process of getting up in the morning and before going to bed so they don’t think it is even a chore, just a normal part of the day.

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  363. Amy DeLong says

    March 28, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    we use a timer and the kids like that
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  364. Roxann says

    March 28, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Set an example and your kids will develop healthy habits.

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  365. Gary Emes says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Good tasting toothpaste and easy access

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  366. Marcy Strahan says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    I let them choose their own brushes & toothpaste flavors at the store.

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  367. asiah jones says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Brush and floss 2x a day it’ll keep the cavities away

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  368. Donna L says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I would buy flavored toothpaste and a spin brush. My daughter loved it.

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  369. Penny Kathleen says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    We’ve recently discovered toothbrushes that light up for one minute, teaching kids how long to brush their teeth. I highly recommend them!

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  370. Chase says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    Encourage them with money.

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  371. Tina Rath says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    We make brushing teeth a family affair – everyone brushes their teeth at the same time so it is fun and family time.
    sewingmema1720@yahoo.com

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  372. Ashley Gao says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Do not put off dentist checkups especially if you feel pain. If the dentist says nothing is wrong but it still hurts go somewhere else! 😀

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  373. Becky Grayson says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    I recently bought the kids toothbrushes that they decorate themselves and they really love them. They look at the stickers every time they brush!

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  374. kelly willis says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    my kids clean teeth 3 times a day they even take it to school

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  375. shirley pebbles says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    We try to brush together as a family at night. It makes it fun for them.

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  376. Beverly M says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    We always brush in the morning and again at night and have teeth cleaned twice a year at the dentist. Thanks for having the contest!

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  377. Michelle Spayde says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Brushing is part of our AM & PM routine, so we haven’t had any issues.

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  378. joel.sternenberg says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    yes sing me up

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  379. Heaven Kelough says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    If I had children I’d make sure they have a bath every day, and brush our teeth together & floss twice a day.. I also wouldn’t give them anything sweet before bed time so that they can wind down. Thank you for the contest. 🙂

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  380. Geoff K says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    My best tip is to make brushing and flossing fun rather than seeming like a chore – incorporate songs and skits, colorful brushes and paste, and do it all as a family to make it part of your daily ritual. Thanks!

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  381. Gaines Simmons says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Hello, how are you? Thank you for this opportunity. I encourage the children to floss, brush and rinse by demonstrating. A little song and dance does not hurt. Make it fun.

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  382. Gaines Simmons says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I demonstrate and offer rewards for a good dental report.

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  383. Michelle H. says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    It helps when kids get to choose their toothbrushes. I also encourage no sweets before bedtime.

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  384. Caitlin says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Musical toothbrushes! Makes it a lot more fun!

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  385. Melanie MOntgomery says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    We do it as a family.

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  386. Bonny says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    This giveaway is awesome! I make a game out of it! I tell them how beautiful their smile is with nice clean white teeth too!

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  387. Nichol Bey says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    I encourage my girls with sand timers!

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  388. Lori L. says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    Get a fun timer for the bathroom so that kids know when they have brushed long enough.

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  389. Sand says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    We brush and floss before going to bed and when we wake up.

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  390. Melanie Johnson says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    We have flavored toothpaste for the kids!

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  391. meme says

    March 28, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    I let them pick out their own toothbruch and flavor of toothpaste and the dixie cups they like

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  392. Sarah L says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    Showing is better than telling.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  393. brian e. says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway…best advice is to be consistant; brush teeth in bathroom so kids know it is an essential task.

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  394. Emily Robison says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    We make brushing fun! It’s a game in our house!

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  395. Melanie C says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    Toothbrushes and toothpaste that everyone likes. A big plus truly are the battery and electric toothbrushes, they just seem more fun for the little ones.

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  396. heather c says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    We have made index cards for getting ready for bed, and lots of them are dedicated to dental health…and playing music to make it fun!

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  397. DanV says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    My best tip is to build it into a steady routine

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  398. TawndaM says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:42 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/tawndam/status/185391359719510017

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  399. allison anderson says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:18 am

    i have had to learn the hard way on flossing 8 cavities and no dental insurance!allison_99_01@yahoo.com

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