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Teeth Brushing
Oct 29, 2009 ... He won't let me brush his teeth. I let him chew..." ... Seeking Clever Ideas to Get a Smart and Stubborn Toddler to Brush Her Teeth ...
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- K., all the other responses are very good, and just hang in there! My 20-month old went through 2 weeks of hating me trying to brush his teeth, when prior to that he ...
- My daughter used to fight us when it came time to brush her teeth. Now after she's done we let her rinse and spit - give her one of her little cups with a little wate...
- I used to have problems getting my daughter's teeth brushed, but now she usually loves it. I let her pick out the toothbrush and toothpaste (there are so many kids op...
My Baby Hates Her Teeth to Be Brushed Daily
Just because it is hard dont back off I did and regret it big time now Because I didnt brush his teeth so consistently when he was an older toddlerand ...
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- What flavor of toothpaste do you use? Maybe she doesn't like the mint, maybe its too hot in her mouth. Possibly Let her pick out her own tooth brush and try the batte...
- If she's actually letting you brush for the one or two minutes, I don't see it as a problem at all. That's quite a long time for her age. We actually take our daycare...
- Hi D., Maybe it's time for her to brush her own teeth to keep her entertained. I did the "Your turn-mommy's turn" method, where we took turns. I added a sand-...
Teeth Brushing Nightmare
I know how important it is to brush your toddlers teeth My daughter used to be fine when she was a baby probably because it felt good on her gums But now ...
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- K. - I have had two very strong willed boys and two is very independent, as we both know. I am also a dental hygienist. Please hear me . You don't need to use a tooth ...
- Same story with us! We were brushing in the high chair after meals. Change the location. We changed to the bathroom sink and let her stand on a stool. She can se...
- So, you already have alot of great responses, but this is what worked for my little girl who is almost 2. She loves counting, so we started counting when we brush her ...
Toddler Teeth
I work really hard at keeping my toddler occupied while I brush her teeth. I sing her favorite songs and let her play with new toys. That usually is enough. ...
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- I understand your little one wants his independence (I have a 2 yo with the same thing)but it really is advisable to follow up with brushing his teeth until he is 8 yo...
- I heard a dentist speak the other day & was interested to hear him say that most kids aren't able to effectively brush their teeth on their own until age 7-8, & even t...
- hello--I've been a dental hygienist for 29 years--and the best way I've found to look at their teeth, is to have them either lay their head in your lap while you sit o...
Can You Brush an Infants Teeth?
Yes you can brush her teeth. I got a brush set, it has an infant toothbrush( finger toothbrush) and a gum massager and a toddler toothbrush. ...
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- Yes you can brush her teeth. I got a brush set, it has an infant toothbrush(finger toothbrush) and a gum massager and a toddler toothbrush. Most store's have what's ca...
- I used to be a dental assistant so I can tell you that we saw a lot of kids come in with bottle rot. The thing about losing baby teeth to that is the spacing isn't th...
- You can start brushing your daughter's teeth as soon as they appear. Gerber makes soft baby toothbrush and non-fluoride toothpaste. However i would recommend that y...
Toddler Only Grinds Teeth When Eating - and It's LOUD
My 2 1/2 year old makes a very loud squeaking sound (?teeth-grinding?) every time he eats. It sounds..." ... healthy teeth · how to brush toddler's teeth ...
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- My son grinds his teeth too. The sound you described is what I'm used to and it freaked me out at first but my Mom said it's normal and most babies do it. Hope that ...
- i agree with Michelle H. Get a second opinion!
- It's probably the sound that is freaking everyone out. If the DR. says not to worry then don't. If the baby is getting a lot of attention when this occurs maybe he l...
Brushing Infants Teeth
We brush (singing "Brush-a-brush-a-brush-a") his tops and bottoms then let him " brush" his teeth for a few mintues. There are toddler brushes you can get ...
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- Yes, you want to brush her teeth. I would use an organic toothpaste because of the harmful chemicals in the store brands. You can email me ____@____.com and I can sen...
- My sister is a dentist and her husband is an orthodontist, so this is what they do with their 18 month old daughter: they bought her a kids toothbrush and special bab...
- Hi J.! I started brushing my daughters teeth when she got teeth in. At Target or wherever, they have toothpaste just for infants and I got a tiny toothbrush for infan...
16 Month Old SCREAMS When I Brush Her Teeth
Aug 24, 2009 ... She LOVES to brush her teeth now, but it took a while to get her there. The thing that helped the absolute ..... Toddler Won't Brush Teeth ...
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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...
14 Month Old Won't Let Me Brush Her Teeth
I have a 2 year old (boy) who doesn't let me quite brush his teeth either. ... Tell your toddler she's a big girl for brushing her teeth. ...
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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...
When to Start Brushing Teeth?
Gently brush the teeth and gums with the wet toothbrush and have her sip some water when you .... plaque 2 · teeth cleaning · how to brush toddlers teeth ...
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- Nope. No toothpaste, especially ones with flouride . . .not until they can spit (usually around 3). Either gauze like the previous mom said or a washcloth or there...
- You should actually start wiping down the gums before teeth even appear. At this point you don't really need toothpaste a good wipe down with a wet rag in the morning ...
- They make a infant toothpaste and has this finger brush, I started using it when my little boy was 10 months old and he loves it.
