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Brushing Teeth
No kids likes to brush their teeth and usually you have to do it for them (even if against their will). Sometimes you can make it a game - we sing a song ...
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- My daughter was the same way, and still is some times. It helps me to brush my teeth at the same time that she does.....she likes watching me do it and copying me. Goo...
- I had the same problem with my 2 year old. I found an electric toothbrush at Target(although I'm sure they have them everywhere)that has Elmo and Cookie on it. She act...
- My husband is a dentist and we also have an almost 2 year old. We have the same problem - my daughter hates to have her teeth brushed (even with a professional as her...
How Do You Brush the Teeth of a Wiggly 16 Mo Old?
Read all 43 responses: "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 ...
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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...
3 Year Old Won't Let Me Brush His Teeth
"Pin them down if you have to and brush their teeth - you aren't traumatizing them, and the pain and agony they will experience having their teeth drilled ...
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- My daughter was the same way, I had to hold her down and deceided that I was making brushing her teeth a bad experience for her. I got 3 toothbrushes, she picked them ...
- what tooth pastes do you use, most of them to kids are hot use the ones that taste good, or a taste you know he would like,
- I can empathize. My son also fought me until he was about 5. Toothpaste was a big deal. I switched back to the baby toothpastes because there wasn't another one that h...
14 Month Old Won't Let Me Brush Her Teeth
You could try brushing your teeth at the same time, she'll most likely start to imitate you and although she won't get everything as well as you could, ...
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- When I had braces the orthodontist gave me a mouth rinse that turned all gunk blue (I think you can find it at the store) that way I knew when all my teeth were clean....
- A.; I have a 2 year old (boy) who doesn't let me quite brush his teeth either. What I do, is buy a toothbrush with his favorite character (Elmo, Dora, trucks, Barbie,...
- One thing that has worked for my kids is singing a song while we do it. My kids love to sing. I always tell them that it is my turn first. Then I sing "AHH!" to get th...
Brushing Teeth
Is it that she doesn't want you to brush her teeth or that she doesn't want to brush her teeth at all? If she's willing to brush her teeth I'd let her brush ...
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- Hi! I have a 22month old son and 3 1/2 year old daughter and they both do the same thing! We do the same routine every night but my son always does it and my daughte...
- my daughter did the same thing.. she outgrew it and now at 3 loves to brush her teeth.. we always tell her to say "EEEE" and she holds her teeth in a smile so i can br...
- Hi, Im a general dentist that treats a lot of kids, but I also have a 2 year old. Since I have seen kids as young as 2 yrs old that have cavities, I am a heavy end...
16 Month Old SCREAMS When I Brush Her Teeth
Aug 24, 2009 ... Brushing teeth is so hard. Most kids hate it and fight it. But it has to be one of those things that are set in stone that you do every day. ...
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- I battled this with my son, now 3 1/2m and he finally in the lsat 3-4 months asks to brush and enjoys it. I can just tell you pick a quick routine and stick to it, do ...
- She is probably teething and anything that touches her swollen gums hurts terribly. I would try to find the softest brush you can and stay only on her teeth.
- My children have both done the same thing. I started them early to get them used to brushing but once they hit that age we had serious struggles. At one point I actu...
22 Month Old Tooth Brushing
Or you could try letting her pick out a new toothbrush at the store to use when brushing her teeth. Brushing teeth has always been difficult for us when my ...
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- My 21 month old daughter started doing this a couple weeks ago...what I found works best for me is first of all, pretending to brush my teeth with her toothbrush (or y...
- It's ironic that we are dealing with the same situation the past 2 days with our son. He's been drooling a bit and has been biting so we are figuring he's getting his...
- I have had similar experiences with my 22 month old as well. I just had a dentist appointment (for myself) and asked the dentist about this. She said sometimes what ...
2 Year Old Refuses to Let Us Brush His Teeth
It's important he feels proud for brushing his own teeth. He should not brush your teeth for you, YOU are the parent. Set the example for him by brushing ...
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- i would try giving him his own toothpaste & maybe a themed electric toothbrush. My son got one for Christmas & he loves it, he is 4 though. You might also give him 2 o...
- Dear J., First, don't let him win. Maybe he doesn't like the toothpaste. I know that a natural paste without the fluoride is better for our children and there are so...
- I wonder if you could help him "choose" it himself. If he's two now, he can start to understand some. Why not show him a picture of someone with really yucky (like H...
Brushing a 2 Year Olds Teeth
You put it on your index finger and it has ridges on it that allow you to brush their teeth without hurting them. That way you can maneuver around inside ...
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- Try having the dr. talk to him about his teeth. Practice playing dentist let him brush your teeth. Let him brush. Oh and using an electric or battery operated br...
- Hi Heather, This might sound silly but I would brush out favorite tv characters. Open up let me see if the wiggles are in there. Brush out greg, jeff, etc. Whatever...
- One night before bed I told my son if he didn't open wide I was going to turn the light out without stories. He tested me and I did. He then agreed to open wide, so ...
Toddler Won't Brush Teeth
Let her experiment with the toothbrush for a day or so and while you are brushing your teeth make a gane out of it. what works for me is making silly sounds ...
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- whe your husband is home or another adult have her sit on one persons lap face to face with legs wrapped around them that person's job is to lay back the child while ...
- Hey Jenni, Im in the same phase. My 21/2 daughter will not let me brush her teeth. What is sort of working for me is letting her take control. Let her experiment w...
- We took our daughter to the dentist and use the experience daily to reminder of the importance of teeth brushing. I have also used the threat of a cavity if she does ...
