Open Wide Without the War
👉 Struggling to brush your child's teeth? Learn practical techniques to make daily oral care easier and more effective.
Brushing your child's teeth doesn't have to feel like a daily battle. In this 60-minute, on-demand workshop, you'll learn gentle, practical brushing techniques to help manage plaque, support healthier teeth and gums, and make daily routines less stressful for the whole family.
These techniques can be used with many of the oral care products you already have at home.
Why I Created Open Wide Without the War
After 30 years in dentistry and 15 years coaching families online, I kept seeing the same frustrating thing: parents doing their best, yet still struggling with cavities, brushing battles, and guilt.
That's why I created Open Wide Without the War. So many parents simply haven't been shown the real-life "how to" of brushing their children's teeth at home.
Not vague theories or another product to buy. Just practical tools and gentle, step-by-step techniques to help make brushing easier and more effective for the whole family.
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Tired of the nightly brushing battle? Clamped mouths, meltdowns, and flailing arms every time you try to brush your child's teeth?
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Frustrated by tiny mouths that won't stay open? Wondering if you're brushing effectively enough to help prevent cavities?
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Worried your efforts aren't making a difference? Concerned about your child's oral health and unsure how to improve their daily brushing routine?
Tired of Trying Everything… and Still Feeling Stuck?
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You've tried every trick you can think of, but brushing still ends in stress, tears, or resistance.
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You've bought the products and tried different approaches, but cavities are still a concern.
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You've asked your dentist for help, but you're still unsure how to brush your child's teeth effectively at home.
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And deep down, you're exhausted from second-guessing whether you're doing enough while feeling like the "bad guy" every night.
You Don't Need More Effort. You Need Better Access and Technique.
The truth is, cavities aren't always about how hard you're trying. Sometimes, the hardest-to-reach spots simply aren't getting cleaned effectively.
This workshop introduces practical tools, positioning strategies, and brushing techniques to help you reach those tricky areas, manage plaque more effectively, and support healthier teeth and gums.
Inside This Workshop,
You’ll Finally Learn How To…
✅ Make brushing less of a battle with practical techniques for children who clamp down, squirm, or resist opening their mouths.
✅ Use effective tools, positions, and routines to make daily brushing easier and more thorough.
✅ Explore gentle ways to improve access when your child has oral ties, sensory sensitivities, or simply dislikes brushing.
✅ Clean more effectively without force or frustration using practical approaches that work with your child's needs.
✅ Understand the "that's enough" method to help you recognize when you've brushed effectively.
✅ Shift your approach to brushing with simple strategies that encourage cooperation and help reduce stress for the whole family.
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“I was devastated when I was told my son needed to be put to sleep for root canals on his front teeth. Then I found Carrie. She gave me the tools and confidence to take control — and he never needed the sedation.”
~ Angie G
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“Carrie helped me get in my daughter’s mouth — literally and figuratively. I was overwhelmed, but she broke it down step-by-step so I knew exactly what to do to start healing at home.”
~ Erin
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Four dentists told us my 3-year-old would need general anesthesia. After working with Carrie, he got fillings with no sedation at all. We learned the brushing routine and the right products — I’m crying happy tears of relief!”
~ Jenny
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"Carrie’s program made has made a huge difference in the oral health of my young son. Thanks to her teachings, we were able to completely arrest the tooth decay that developed and no intrusive dental intervention was needed. As a healthcare professional, and as a mom, I recommend this program very highly."
~ Leslie
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“I didn’t know how to brush my teeth until I was 42! Now I finally understand why I had so many dental issues — and how to correct them. I’m thrilled to know my kids will never have the struggles I did thanks to Carrie’s course.”
~ Kathryn
Imagine What You Can Finally Do
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Feel more confident caring for your child's teeth and supporting cavity prevention through effective brushing.
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Feel less guilt and stress around treats, parties, and family gatherings while building balanced oral health habits.
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Make brushing easier, more effective, and less stressful, even when your child is resistant.
Hear directly from our members
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"I didn’t realize I was accidentally him causing pain. No wonder it was so difficult to brush." ~ Sarah
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“I didn’t know how to brush my own teeth until I took Carrie’s course. I'm 41!” ~ Kathryn
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“My son always had a yellow film on his teeth — it was gone within a week.” ~ Celeste
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“I had no idea these tools even existed — they’re simple yet so effective.” ~ Leslie
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“I never knew how to check if I was actually doing a good job. Now it’s so much easier.” ~ Thomas
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“It’s so much easier to tell when you’re finished once you can see the bacteria — game changer!” ~ Julia
Open Wide Without the War: The Workshop
If brushing your child's teeth feels like a fight, morning, night, or anytime in between, this workshop introduces practical techniques to help make brushing easier, less stressful, and more effective.
💡 What You'll Learn:
✅ Gentle ways to access your child's mouth while reducing resistance and frustration
✅ The tools and positions that can make brushing easier and more effective
✅ Step-by-step brushing techniques to help clean hard-to-reach areas where cavities commonly develop
✅ Simple mindset shifts to encourage cooperation and make brushing less stressful for both kids and parents
📂 How You'll Get It:
📹 Bite-sized video lessons you can watch anytime, at your own pace
🎬 Clear "how-to" demonstrations showing practical brushing techniques, positioning, and ways to check your child's teeth
📄 Downloadable PDFs and checklists to help you put what you've learned into practice
♾️ Lifetime access so you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher
🎁 Plus, You'll Get These Bonuses:
🪑 Comfort Position Demos: Practical positioning techniques to help make brushing easier and more comfortable for your child.
💸 Exclusive Coupons + Savings: Discounts on brushes and recommended oral care tools.
📘 Expanded pH Control Guide: Practical information to help you understand pH balance and support healthier teeth.
With lifetime access, you can revisit the lessons whenever you need a refresher and build your confidence at your own pace.
👉 This could be the start of a calmer, more confident brushing routine for you and your child.
Hey! I'm Carrie Ibbetson, RDH 👋
I've spent 30 years in dentistry and 15 years coaching families online, helping thousands better understand oral health and feel more confident caring for their family's teeth at home.
I've worked in nearly every role in the dental office, from chairside care to treatment planning, and I've seen how challenging it can be for families to put dental advice into practice at home.
That's why I created this workshop: to bridge the gap between what happens in the dental chair and the practical skills parents need for everyday brushing.
Inside this workshop, you'll learn how to:
🦷 Use gentle brushing techniques to care for your child's teeth more effectively
🦷 Explore tools and positioning strategies that make hard-to-reach areas easier to clean
🦷 Recognize areas that may need extra attention during brushing
🦷 Build a practical brushing routine that fits your family's busy schedule
This isn't just theory. It's practical tools, step-by-step demonstrations, and self-guided education backed by 30+ years of experience in dentistry.
Got a Question?
Will this still help if my child already has cavities — or is it too late?
Will this actually help heal anything — or just prevent more problems?
Is this only for toddlers or younger kids?
What makes this workshop different from what my dentist tells me?
How have you learned all this?
Is this suitable if I’m totally overwhelmed and short on time?
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“No sedation, no meltdown — Carrie’s methods gave my daughter calm and cooperation at the dentist.” ~ Angela
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““It’s worth having Carrie on your side — she helped me finally understand what’s going on in oral health.” ~ Kristen
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“The dentist couldn’t stop praising me — Carrie’s methods gave me confidence I’ve never had before.” – Betsy
Open Wide Without the War
No more guessing. No more guilt. Just clean teeth without the chaos.
Don’t wait—every night without the right technique makes cavities harder to stop
