Brushing & Flossing: Elmo
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How to Encourage 2 Yr Old to Brush Teeth
Asked by C.R. from Eugene
on May 27, 2009
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My son had to have caps put on his 4 front teeth when he was barely one yrs old possibly because of constantly nursing to sleep and falling asleep at the breast. He n...
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- We have gone through something very similar w/our 3 1/2 year old daughter. She has had one filling put in and needs 2 more (also due to nursing...never soda or sugary...
- I would take him to the store and let him pick out a new brush. I suggest an electric one like the Crest spin pro kind. They have lots of fun characters and they are ...
- My daugher Olivia hates brushing her teeth too. Most days we, hold her down. Other days she coooperates. On her iffy days, we tell her that's yucky food stuck in be...
When to Brush Teeth
Asked by L.V. from Pittsburgh
on February 27, 2009
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My son is 16 months old and has 16 teeth. Only ones left for him to get are his molars. He likes to "brush his teeth" when he sees mommy and daddy do it. Right now ...
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- I have used the infant toothpaste and toothbrush on my finger since my son starting getting teeth at eight months old. he is now 19 months. i got a set in walmart with...
- My first thought as I read your message is: the child is sick and his breath smells.... is it strep? Strep has a distinctive smell to it and I often had my children ...
- They sell toothpaste that is safe to swallow. I always let my kids brush their teeth themselves. They usually brush while their in the tub. It has never been any kin...
How to Get Two-year-old to Brush Teeth?
Asked by K.M. from Seattle
on June 14, 2008
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Hi all,
For more than a year now we've attempted toothbrushing every night (after milk snack before bed), but it's always a battle and I never feel like those teeth...
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- Hi K., I'm not sure exactly what the problem is but maybe this will help. One of my kids is disabled (he's 14 now) and he goes to a special medical dentist. I...
- K., I think that at two, it's more about instilling the habit. What worked for my son when he was that age was to let him do it himself, then praise the heck out o...
- We went to an electric tooth brush. If you haven't tried that, you might think about it. It was much easier to get teeth clean and made dentist visits easier too bec...
Introducing the Toothbrush
Asked by A.F. from New York
on April 19, 2010
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I am trying to get into the habit of using a toddler toothbrush for my one year old. Every time I try to "brush her teeth" my daughter bites down on the bristles and h...
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- My son (now 2) has gone through lots of phases with tooth brushing, from chewing, to fighting to finally accepting. The things that worked the best though was to ...
- My 2 1/2 yr old son does this too. He loves his toothbrush and wants to do it himself. I would give her the tooth brush and let her chew on it. She's still young. ...
- first don't sweat it too much, she will have to learn and it might take awhile. try teaching her to say "aahhh", and praise her for keeping her mouth open. don't know ...
2 Year Old Staunchly Refuses to Brush Teeth
Asked by T.R. from Denver
on August 15, 2007
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Has anyone else encountered and conquered this one??? He just wont do it. He clamps his mouth shut as tight as it will go. I used to just try to open his mouth with my...
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- Sometime during the time my son was 2 he also went through a phase where he would not allow me to brush his teeth. I forced the issue which did make him cry (I told hi...
- Hi T., Sorry to tell you this but I agree with L. C. You are going to have to make him. This is what the doctor told me with my oldest child (now 14). If you don...
- Hi T., I am just perusing Mamasource and came across your request. I don't know if your having any luck with brushing your son's teeth. My son is turning 2 next wee...
How Do You Brush the Teeth of a Wiggly 16 Mo Old?
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on March 1, 2008
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My 16 month old son refuses to allow us to brush his teeth & I'm concerned because some of his teeth are yellowing. How in the world do you brush teeth when they are t...
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- I was holding my 15 month old son's face while brushing. He hated it. Eventually, I decided that I didn't want to make it a negative experience for him. What I do i...
- When my son is being difficult I get the fingertip toothbrush that you use when they are babies and brush with that. He will try to bite but will settle down. Then I...
- Dr. Adolfo Barrera is just great!!! He is on the corner of Moorpark and Bascom in San Jose. You might want to see this dentist and get your son started on seeing a den...
Teeth Brushing Battle
Asked by A.H. from New York
on July 24, 2010
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Does anyone have a good method of brushing their toddler's teeth? My son is 16 months and has 14 teeth and he REFUSES to allow them to be brushed. We have tried singin...
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- If he enjoys' music, put a song on for him so that he is distracted!! You may then be able to brush his teeth. Use a sensitive toothpaste something that is very mild. ...
- Our doctor suggested some of these great ideas, but one additional thing that helped for us was to let the kids brush in the morning and have mommy/daddy brushes at ni...
- My son is 14 months old and he doesn't let me brush his teeth. I've started using that finger toothbrush what you pull on your finger. He doesn't like it either but I ...
My 2 1/2 Year Old Won't Let Us Brush His Teeth...
Asked by B.B. from Johnstown
on October 21, 2009
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My 2 1/2 year old won't let us brush his teeth... he will come to us and say "I brush teeth" and wants his toothbrush with his toothpaste on it. When we try to brush h...
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- Buy your son a battery operated toothbrush. My son has a routine at night with brushing the teeth. He takes his allergy medicine and then we brush his teeth. I sit him...
- Ah, wannabe independent toddlers want power. Have you taken your son to the dentist yet? If yes, and his check-up is good, no worries until next visit. If no, make an ...
- You have some good recommendations here! We have 2 toothbrushes out at a time (4 or 5 total) and he gets one, and I get one. He does his thing (sucking, biting, pl...
Brushing Teeth
Asked by N.K. from Detroit
on February 8, 2008
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My daughter is 15 months old and since she's cut teeth I have been brushing her teeth with a rubbered brissle toothbrush. The doc said that was fine and when their 2 ...
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- Hi N., When my boys were teething, they really liked to chew on a toothbrush. My ped said that it helped them relieve pressure and cut the teeth. Just skip the t...
- HI N., I have been a dental assistant for years plus I have 2 kids who went through the same thing. Don't worry your daughter will get in the habit of brushing. M...
- I'd get her a infant/toddler toothbrush with Elmo on it sure. But really you should be brushing her teeth after her milk before she sleeps. Milk in the mouth overnight...
Help with Tooth Brushing
Asked by E.A. from Chicago
on March 20, 2008
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Does anyone have any tips for getting my 22 month old to let me brush his teeth? I have tried Elmo tooth brushes and brushing my own teeth with him. All he wants to d...
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- I usually let my son chew on the brush for a little while with the toothpaste, but after I say that it's time to "tickle" his teeth, and he is more than happy to spend...
- I have two ideas: one pretend you are chasing down an animal that is getting another one. Like a lion chasing the zebra. Get really animated and act like you are sa...
- You don't really need to worry about cavities, but it's still a good idea to get him accustomed to having his teeth brushed. The brushing is more important than the to...
