Haha, your dad sounds awesome—I wish my parents had made brushing that fun. You're totally right about braces though... I remember when I first got mine, it felt like prepping for battle every night with floss threaders and tiny brushes. But honestly, those early habits really do stick. Even now, years after braces, I still catch myself being extra thorough. Your little one is lucky you're starting this early—keep it up, it'll definitely pay off down the road.
"Even now, years after braces, I still catch myself being extra thorough."
I completely agree—those early habits do have a lasting impact. It's interesting how braces can turn dental hygiene into a lifelong routine. I've noticed in practice that kids who start brushing routines early tend to have fewer issues later on. But I'm curious, did anyone else find that braces actually made them more mindful about their eating habits too? I remember avoiding certain foods for fear of breaking brackets... habits that stuck around long after the braces came off.
