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When Can Kids Do the Brushing?
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When can kids brush their own teeth?
When Can Kids Do the Brushing?
My dentist recommends that a parent do the toothbrushing for kids - at least at night - until they are able to do cursive writing, not printing. This is a sign of developed manual dexterity. Let them practice with the morning brushing until they are older.
