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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: How to Train a Kid to Spit???    —Cheyenne, WY

"Okay, I know this is a wierd question...after all, what parent WANTS to TEACH their child to spit, but here's my prob..."

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Maybe you could try using a few drops of food coloring in a cup of water, so he could spit out a color into the sink? That way, if it disappears (when he swallows it),...

I don't think there needs to be any rush to transition him to flouride toothpaste. As another poster mentioned, it is the act of brushing that is most important. Beyon...

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Q: Teething Pain, What More Can I Do??    —Riverton, WY

"My 14 1/2 yr old DD is starting to teeth heavily. Right now she only has 2 teeth and has since she was about 11 mont..."

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Motrin will control the pain and fever much better then tylenol. I find with my son a dose every 4-6 hours is what keeps him out of the nasty pain of teething and all...

I don't know about the fever being teeth related. Our ped told us that ear infections and fever are probably from something the baby put in their mouth trying to feel ...

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Q: I Need Tooth Advice for My 15 Month Old    —Bondurant, WY

"My boy is almost 15 months old. I have to admit we have big shortcomings when it comes to his teeth. He has 6 front a..."

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Hi S., I am a dentist so here is the "word." You should aim for brushing your child's teeth twice a day. Toothpaste NOT required and I find for my 15 month old that ...

We brush teeth before going to bed, sometimes in the morning if our good morning kiss isn't so sweet smelling. You can get toothpaste and brushes at any store for bab...

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