How often is good for brushing kitty's teeth?

You can reduce plaque and tartar buildup by brushing your cat's teeth at home, and thereby help keep your cat's mouth much healthier. Regular veterinary dental examinations are also essential, but brushing your cat's teeth on a regular basis can help limit the frequency of professional cleanings, which often require general anesthesia. It would be ideal to brush your cat's teeth every day, but once a week, or even twice a month, is very beneficial. It can be difficult to get your cat to cooperate. The younger your cat is when you begin tooth brushing, the better your chances are for success.

Don't force the issue or you may never get your cat to adapt to tooth brushing. It may take several weeks for your cat to allow you to brush her teeth, so take your time and be patient. It's best to begin when your cat is relaxed or sleepy. To get your cat comfortable with having her head and mouth handled, make the procedure an extension of petting her head and scratching her chin, and move gradually through the following steps one at a time. Keep the sessions short, and if your cat starts to struggle, take a break and try again the next day. When you and your cat have succeeded with a step, reward her with a special food treat.

Source: Max's House

Thank you, I have been just holding the brush up to their faces and they rub their cheeks and mouth on it, so then I started gently pushing it in their mouths, they don't seem to mind it yet, but they do not like the tooth paste that came with brushes. I figure even without the paste the brushing will help a little. Thanks again!!!