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14 Month Old Won't Let Me Brush Her Teeth
Asked by L.C. from Los Angeles
on September 8, 2009
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My baby has let me brush her teeth and enjoyed it up until now. Now she wants to do it by herself. I try to brush them and then let her play with it afterward but she ...
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- I went through the exact same phase when my daughter was 13-15 months. It was exactly that...just a phase and a few months later she let me start helping her brush aga...
- L., Maybe your child doesn't like the way you are brushing your teeth. Or maybe she doesn't like being overpowered. Have you even had someone brush YOUR teeth...
- I am sure others have already said this, but have you used any toothpaste? There is controversy out there if you should use fluoride or not so check with your Pediatr...
Eating Healthy and Teeth
Asked by S.F. from Nashville
on February 27, 2007
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ok its been awhile since i have had a toddler so how can i get my ds to eat veggies, and meat. he atomatically says he doesn't like it. so then dinner becomes a hassle...
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- We used to resort to dips, ranch, ketchup, bbq whatever we could get them to use, for veggies we used extra butter(they love the butter) and raw ones ranch. We would t...
- Hi S., The eating dinner thing used to be an issue when my now 3 year old was 2. He refused to eat anything without sugar in it. We have since changed his diet and ...
- i don't know about the eating healthy part because i'm in the same boat as you are there, but as far as the brushing I know my son enjoys brushing his teeth alot more ...
My Two and a Half Year Old Hates Brushing His Teeth!
Asked by Y.C. from Miami
on July 27, 2009
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So I've been going through a big hassel trying to brush my son's teeth. He always wants to do it all by himself but I know that he won't clean them very well. I've let...
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- get him an electronic toothbrush that sings songs. it will brush them a lot better than he could and the song will make it fun.
- What I did with my now 3 year old is I let her brush by herself for a count of 30 and then it's my turn. You really need to do it so his teeth get cleaned properly. ...
- I have to tell my little girl that I need to check to make sure all of the buggies are off of her teeth and that I need to tickle them. I tell her that she can start b...
I Need Tooth Advice for My 15 Month Old
Asked by S.S. from Pocatello
on August 4, 2008
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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 and 2 molars coming in. We often forget to brush hi...
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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...
- At fifteen months it is a good time to introduce him to the dentist. Exposing him early will keep the fear factor down later and a positive for him. Find a good pedi...
Toddlers Brushing Their Teeth
Asked by S.L. from Denver
on March 7, 2008
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How do I get my 2 year old to brush her teeth. She likes the mechanical tooth brush but doesn't brush long enogh and the little she does do is not a very good job. If ...
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- Hi, There is a new toothbrush out there called the Firefly (sold at Target). It has a blinky light that goes for a full minute. This helps the child know how long ...
- If she likes the mechanical ones try the Tooth Tunes they play music in your mouth for a full two minutes. You brush during the music and when it stops you stop. They...
- We took turns brushing teeth with our toddlers - in other words, they brushed our teeth for us, and we brushed their teeth for them. We made it into a big game, so t...
Brushing the Teeth of a 17-Month Old
Asked by S.S. from Rochester
on August 17, 2007
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Hi! I have a 17-month-old who REFUSES to brush his teeth. I started him off young (before he even had teeth!) so he would get used to it and he never had a problem u...
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- hi S.. unfortunately I can't give you advice but want you to know that I'm dealing with the exact same thing with my almost 18 month old. she's stubborn as a mule and ...
- Does it hurt him? Maybe his gums/teeth are sensitive? I would ask your pediatrician for advice, or a pediatric dentist.
- Maybe you could try to reward him with something, like stickers or something.
Nausea from Brushing Teeth in the 3Rd Trimester
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on June 25, 2008
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Hi, I have just started the 3rd trimester and have noticed after I brush my teeth in the morning before work and before I go to bed I get nauseas for about 2 hours aft...
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- I had the same problem and someone suggested using kids' toothpaste that has a milder taste like bubble gum. I never tried it but I thought I would pass on the info. ...
- I'd consider changing tooth pastes. Find a natural one and a dentist would pass out reading this, but I would do one without fluoride. It really is a toxin and your ...
- I thought it was just me! I experienced this with my first pregnancy. I realized it was mint flavors that really got me. I hated Cinnamon but I used it to keep from...
What's the Trick to Getting Your Child to Brush Their Teeth
Asked by C.L. from Iowa City
on March 3, 2008
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My three year old does not enjoy brushing her teeth. She does brush every day but are there any tricks so it's not a struggle to get her to do it. I have tried a music...
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- I wish I knew. When my little one was under two, we had to hold him down. Then we got older, he wanted to do it himself...so we let him. Then we'd brush after he did. ...
- Kids who put up a fuss about brushing teeth don't get to have snacks. We also play games: I "knock" on the "door" (tap the toothbrush on the lips) to get in, and I ...
- We play a game. We chase bugs. I set it up ahead of time by having a conversation with my daughter about bugs and germs, and how they live in your teeth and make hom...
Dad Won't Let Toddler Brush Before bed...what to Do
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on April 9, 2008
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I have a 2 year old that enjoys his 4oz bottle of milk before bed. (Dad's idea).
I want toddler to brush after his bottle and before bed.(my idea)
Dad says bushing ...
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- With my daughter all they did at the appt was count her teeth and introduce her to the chair. :-) Our dentist wanted her to be closer to 3... Is it possible to switch...
- Hi. You could try rubbing his teeth with a warm washcloth, as he is lying in your lap.That will not prevent cavities however. You could put warm water in his bottle r...
- Unfortunately, you should tell your husband what will REALLY ruin the mood, and that's dental caries from not brushing your toddler's teeth before bed! It's so import...
How Do I Get My 2 1/2 Year Old to Brush His Teeth
Asked by S.S. from Tampa
on June 2, 2008
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I have a son who will be three in September. We can't get him to brush his teeth. I have toddler toothpaste and a toddler toothbrush. He has a dinosaur toothbrush h...
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- Our dentist recommended that we assist with brushing until the kids are 7 years old. If left to their own devices, they'll quickly learn to just wet the toothbrush so...
- I don't have much advice except to say that even if you give him his turn, you must do the brushing yourself. My daughter's pediatric dentist says parents should brush...
- S., Have you tried an electric brush? My 16 month old son absolutely loves it. They have kids motifs and are battery operated. Good luck!
