05/04/2026
Take note of this โผ๏ธ
Controversial take: letting little kids brush their own teeth and calling it done doesnโt count.
Not because theyโre not trying.
Because they donโt have the dexterity or the attention span to actually do it well.
Brushing isnโt just moving a toothbrush around for 10 seconds and sucking the toothpaste off ๐
๐ชฅ Itโs getting along the gumline
๐ชฅ Itโs reaching the back teeth
๐ชฅ Itโs using the right angles to actually remove plaque
That type of proper brushing is NOT a toddler skill.
But we treat it like it is, and then act surprised when cavities show up.
Let them brush first. Go for it.
But if no adult is going back in after, those teeth arenโt actually getting clean.
You can call it independence, but independence doesnโt get teeth clean. Parents do. ๐ฆท