Simplyhealth Professionals has launched its annual Big Family Brush-Up campaign, which runs from 24 June to 31 August 2019, to help families to brush together and equip parents with practical tips and tools to engage their children in establishing a proper brushing routine.

Now in its fifth year, the Big Family Brush-Up challenges families to really focus on their brushing habits for a four-week period over the summer to ensure children are brushing thoroughly for two minutes, twice a day. To track and reward their progress, Simplyhealth Professionals are encouraging children to fill in a brushing chart every morning and night for four weeks, which they can download from the campaign microsite. At the end of the challenge, it's hoped that families will have established a good oral health routine that they can continue into the future.

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Families can visit www.bigfamilybrushup.co.uk to find a wealth of oral health information including Simplyhealth's Little Book of Healthy Smiles booklet which provides dental advice and brushing tips from other parents; an animated step-by-step brushing video to inspire young brushers; a downloadable brushing chart, and lots of blogs and social media competitions.