The Bear Who Didn't Brush

    By 果

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    15 Mar, 2024

    a bear is standing in the middle of a forest with trees and leaves on the ground and a red scarf around its neck, furry art, a character portrait, Du Jin, official art

    Once upon a time, in the heart of a lush forest, there lived a mischievous little bear named Bruno. Bruno was a playful bear, always running around and causing a ruckus. But there was one thing that Bruno disliked more than anything else - brushing his teeth!

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    Every morning, after eating a breakfast of sweet honey and juicy berries, Bruno's mum would remind him to brush his teeth. But Bruno would just giggle, wag his stubby tail, and scamper off into the woods to play.

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    "Bruno, you need to brush your teeth to keep them clean and healthy," his mum would call after him. But the warning fell on deaf ears as Bruno would be too busy chasing butterflies or climbing trees.

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    One day, while Bruno was out playing, he felt a sharp pain in his mouth. He touched his paw to his cheek and winced. His tooth was hurting! He tried to ignore it, but the pain grew stronger and stronger.

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    Bruno rushed back home, holding his cheek. His mum was worried when she saw Bruno's pained expression. "What's wrong, Bruno?" she asked. "My tooth... it hurts," Bruno whimpered, pointing to his mouth.

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    Bruno's mum took a look inside his mouth and saw that one of his teeth had turned a nasty shade of yellow. "Bruno, this is what happens when you don't brush your teeth," she said. Bruno gulped, feeling guilty.

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    The next morning, as Bruno sat down for breakfast, his mum brought out a fresh tube of toothpaste and a brand-new toothbrush. "No more skipping brush time, Bruno," she said firmly. Bruno nodded, his cheek still aching.

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    That day, Bruno brushed his teeth for the very first time. He made funny faces as the toothpaste foamed in his mouth, but he didn't stop brushing until his mum told him it was enough.

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    Bruno's toothache didn't go away immediately, but as he continued to brush his teeth twice a day, he noticed that the pain was gradually lessening. His teeth also felt cleaner and fresher.

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    After a week, Bruno's toothache was completely gone. He was thrilled. He could eat his favorite honey and berries without any pain! Brushing his teeth had made a big difference.

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    Bruno became very diligent about brushing his teeth. Every morning and every night, without fail, he would brush his teeth. He even started enjoying the fresh, minty taste of the toothpaste.

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    Bruno's friends in the forest noticed his sparkling clean teeth and asked him about it. Bruno proudly told them about his brushing routine and how it had helped get rid of his toothache.

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    Inspired by Bruno, his friends also started brushing their teeth. The forest was filled with the sound of brushing in the mornings and evenings, and everyone's teeth were shiny and clean.

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    Bruno's mum was very proud of him. "You've learned a valuable lesson, Bruno," she said. "And you've also helped your friends learn about the importance of brushing their teeth."

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    Bruno nodded, feeling proud. "I'll never skip brushing my teeth again, Mum," he promised. His mum smiled and gave him a big bear hug.

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    One day, a tooth fairy visited Bruno while he was sleeping. She was pleased to see his shiny, clean teeth and left a special gift for Bruno - a shiny, golden toothbrush!

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    When Bruno woke up and found the golden toothbrush, he was overjoyed. It was a reward for his good habits. Bruno promised the tooth fairy that he would continue to take good care of his teeth.

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    From that day onwards, Bruno became known as the 'Bear with the Golden Brush' in the forest. His friends admired him, and he became a role model for everyone in the forest.

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    Bruno never forgot the painful toothache and the lesson it taught him. He knew that brushing his teeth was not just a chore, but a necessity for healthy, happy teeth.

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    So, children, remember Bruno's story. Don't neglect your teeth. Brush them twice a day, every day, just like Bruno. And who knows? Maybe the tooth fairy will visit you too!

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