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 ...

"Mint can feel ‘too spicy’ for some kids," recognises Goolnik. "If they dislike the taste, they won’t want to brush." A resistance to teeth brushing might also be due to boredom or discomfort.

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