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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...
Looking for Advice on Brushing a Toddlers Teeth
Asked by A.M. from Appleton
on April 20, 2009
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I have an almost 2 year old who used to love to brush her teeth, but lately she NEVER wants to brush them. I see her bottom teeth getting food stuck in them, and reall...
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- I have a 3 1/2 year old, and this has been a struggle for me, too. I've used a few different tactics, depending on her mood and what seems to be working at the time (...
- sounds like she is exerting her independence! i have an almost 2 year old and a 4 year old, and even though it bugs me, i never push or force toothbrushing. i want ...
- electric toothbrush!
When Should I Start to Brush My Baby's Teeth?
Asked by C.P. from Denver
on December 7, 2006
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I have a 9 month old that finally got his two bottom teeth about a month ago. I forgot to ask the doctor at his 9 mo well-baby visit, but when should I start to brush...
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- According to my dental hygienist, as soon as your child gets teeth, you should at least wipe them with a clean, wet hand towel in the morning and night. You can try to...
- I think from the time the first tooth comes in is the best time to start. Not neccesairly with a toothpaste, but with a clean, soft bristle, toothbrush and water.
- i didn't start to brush my daughter's teeth until she had 4 in. but now that we are doing it she has already cut 3 more! the best part is, we brush together and she ge...
Toddler Will Not Brush Teeth
Asked by J.L. from San Francisco
on December 31, 2008
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Help! My son hates to brush his teeth (he is almost 3). Any advise out there? We tried having multiple tooth brushes for him to choose from. At one point we had 8 ...
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- You could also try a different flavor of toothpaste. One of my kids can't stand mint, so hated brushing until we switched to the watermelon flavor. He didn't much li...
- Have you taken him to the dentist yet? Ours checked out my sons, and then told them that if they didn't brush, then mom had to do it. He explained that their teeth c...
- Hi J., I wouldn't bother with the time-outs. As a family therapist, I can tell you they're better for stopping an unwanted behavior, not encouraging good behavior...
Not Brushing Teeth Well Enough?
Asked by D.S. from New York
on April 29, 2008
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i've been seeing alot of requests about help getting 2-3 y.o. to brush teeth... and my daughter doesn't argue or complain about brushing her own teeth. However, we tr...
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- First if you have well water you need to have it tested for flouride content. You can do this through your county. If your water has naturally occuring flouride then...
- My uncle is one of the top pediatric dentists in Suffolk County, and he said a child is not capable of brushing their teeth adequately until they can tie their shoes p...
- Hi, I think it's great she brushes on her own, but it is good you also help her to make sure she is doing a good job. We help our son and also allow him to do it on h...
17 Month Old Refuses to Brush Teeth
Asked by S.O. from Reno
on February 21, 2009
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Hi. My 17 month old daughter absolutely refuses to brush her teeth. Up until about a month ago, she didn't mind it at all. We had a great routine, twice a day. Now...
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- Make it fun! Tell her you need to remove the sugar bugs first then she can get the rest! Be gentle, sing songs (ABC's two times is great!), have her hum along. Let ...
- well get her another tooth brush change the tooth paste, if she likes your finger put it on that, make a rinsing spit game be creative
- It's a phase. These phases comes and goes. A GREAT product is "Spiffies." http://www.spiffies.com/ It's great to clean the teeth, protects against cavities etc...
Getting a 2 Year Old to Brush Teeth
Asked by R.C. from Dallas
on April 8, 2008
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Any suggestions on how to get a sweet but feisty two year old to brush her teeth? It's a battle twice a day....and I don't want to force her and make her hate it fore...
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- you could brush yours with her and make a game of it. I used to do that as a nanny. I have the problem of trying to keep my son from brushing his all day long... From ...
- Maybe allowing her to pick out her tooth brush from the store, along with the tooth paste that is just hers, and when you brush your teeth, (getting your tooth brush r...
- You have gotten such good advice already, I don't know if mine will help. The dentist told us that we should be brushing our granddaughters teeth and that at first it ...
Can't Seem to Keep 3 Yr Old in Bedroom or Bed at Night
Asked by M.N. from Salt Lake City
on May 11, 2008
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My son has a very difficult time unwinding at the end of the night so that he can go to sleep. We have a routine every night before bed to brush teeth, go potty, read...
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- I have a 2 yr old who was booted from her crib into a toddler bed at 20 months due to the arrival of a new baby. After almost 6 months of her being able to get out of...
- My 7 year old daughter was just like this. I kept up the normal routine which ended with reading a book, sometimes more than one depending upon the length. I started...
- I bought a small boom box at WalMart for my daughter when she was 4. She listens to "Fairy Story" by Shirley Barber every night. (A book on CD). The reader has a ve...
Seeking Suggestions on Brushing Teeth
Asked by E.D. from Milwaukee
on January 11, 2009
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My strong willed 3 year old has to be held down to brush teeth. Everything we try playing games, buying a special toothbrush, she fights us every time. It ends up sh...
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- My guy was like that too. I had to hold him down and force it. Not fun. I finally found one thing that works. I told him one time, It will be over by the time I co...
- I bought my son a battery activated spiderman toothbrush, it does everything for him, he loves the vibrating and the tingly feelings. Also we let him pick his own type...
- It sounds like you have gotten some great advice! I would let her do it, and then you can have a "turn." That's what works for us!
Toddler Fights Getting Her Teeth Brushed
Asked by S.P. from Albuquerque
on November 7, 2008
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My 14 month old fights brushing. She has the standard front 8 and 4 molars. I quickly get in there but don't feel like it's doing much. She sometimes chews on in for a...
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- My 16 month old has been fighting brushing for months but we seem to have found the solution. We bought him one of the Colgate spinning head toothbrushes with Diego on...
- Modern diets leave us homo sapiens so vulnerable to decay. I wish it was just easier to eat natural food raw and forget the whole brushing, flossing, swishing etc etc...
- Hi S., This is a fun one to tackle yes:) MOST toddler really hate to have their teeth brushed...they don't like the flavor, they dont' want to take time away from p...
