tooth brushing

one of the challenges with having a toddler is trying to get their teeth brushed.  i've tried a bunch of different things to get him to open his mouth and let me brush them, but none of it has worked.  one evening, in frustration, i just gave him the toothbrush and told him to do it himself- so he did!  granted, he didnt exactly do the best job, but he was finally willing to let me finish the job after he played around with it for a while.
i'm starting to learn the little tricks of raising a child...