This children's book, “Scout Brushes Up,” helps teach children early on that if you don’t keep your teeth and gums clean there will be a lot of problems. The goal in creating this book is to impact a child early on and make them realize that brushing your teeth properly every day is just what we all have to do. Specifically, it is about a handsome dog named Scout that desperately needs some oral hygiene help. He calls on his neighborhood friends to help save him. All of the animals rally around to teach him how to take care of his teeth and gums. The book provides great tips that will allow your child to understand how to properly take care of their teeth.