Child’s Toothbrushing Habits Linked to Mother’s Mental Health

A mother’s mental health may play a larger role in a child’s toothbrushing habits than previously thought.

It is no secret that brushing your teeth twice a day is highly effective in promoting healthy teeth and gums. The International Association of Pediatric Dentistry advocates brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride to prevent decayed, missing, or filled teeth – known as childhood dental caries (ECC) – in children.

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