Effective hygiene habits are vital to good oral health. Want to set your child up for success? The best tip is to start at an early age. As infants it is recommended to use a clean wash cloth and wipe their gums. Once their first tooth erupts, then a rice sized smear of toothpaste is recommended with a toothbrush until age 3 and then they can increase it to pea sized. Another great tip is to brush along with them, modeling that habit. Furthermore, complimenting their brushing skills and abilities will encourage them to keep at it. For kids who are resisting, try making it into a game or sing a song for the time it takes to brush to keep it fun. Additionally, you can give them options like different flavor toothpaste or different color toothbrushes. Lastly, consider a reward chart or a prize once they have successfully integrated their effective hygiene habit into their daily lives. You know your child and know what is most likely to motivate them, so do what work best for you and your child, but the most important thing is that they do it!