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Teeth

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How often do you brush LO's teeth? Do you use the regular toothbrush or the silicone bristles?

We *try* to do every night but it doesn't always work out, mainly because she is always tired when she gets home. My friend freaked me out about skipping(she is a dentist), but yet still her kid is 21 mos and still takes a paci/ bottle (did not say this lol). I don't think it's that serious I guess.

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  • Mom2Mack1Mom2Mack1 member

    I don't think it's anything to freak out about.  I try to do DD's every night but sometimes it gets skipped then I'll do it in the morning.  I asked the pedi at her last appt when she should go to the dentist and he said not until 3.  Also, her teeth looked fine.

    We use a regular brush made for toddlers.

     

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  • HALFM00NHALFM00N member

    If we skip, it gets skipped completely since I am not around in the morning. Man my coworker freaked the hell out of me bc she said DD will need fillings by 2... DD doesn't even have molars yet.

    DD brushes her teeth first with just water then I use the silicone brush.

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  • RedZeeRedZee member
    We use a toddler brush. She brushes every morning...except for the times I forget. We wanted to try using a little bit of kid toothpaste because sometimes her breath is really terrible, but she really doesn't understand spitting it out yet so I think we'll hold off a bit longer for that. (And if I put a tiny bit on the toothbrush she just sucks it off.)
         
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  • HALFM00NHALFM00N member
    Haha my DD's breath always smells so good, I wonder how long it will go on for. I am like why does she need to brush? gahhhhhhhhh
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  • freeatlast2014freeatlast2014 member

    I try to brush JT's teeth everyday but it's usually after lunch HAHA Just works out that way...sometimes I can do it at night but I have a terrible memory!!

    We just use a regular little brush with water. I have an appointment scheduled with the dentist at 18m just because I'll lose dental insurance after that and I've heard it's good to get them checked out and familiar with the dentist.

    I would probably not be in a rush, however, if my dental insurance were continuing. 

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  • RouensDreamRouensDream member
    My kid loves brushing his teeth. I kid you not. I let him use the soft bristle toothbrush and I follow up with the finger brush. We brush twice a day, sometimes 3.

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  • ffejsGirlffejsGirl
    Every night before bed with a kids regular tooth brush. 
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  • skibi83skibi83
    Some mornings, some nights. Seems to be more consistent in the mornings. She uses the toddler brush with the toddler toothpaste that is okay for them to swallow (she doesn't spit yet either). I usually let her play like she's brushing then I sit her on my lap and brush them for her.
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  • RachiemooRachiemoo member

    We brush her teeth twice a day.  Usually after breakfast and right before bed.  We use a toddler toothbrush and toddler toothpaste.  Sometimes I also use the Spiffy's (tooth wipes) instead because I feel like I can clean her teeth better (but you have to watch out for them biting you!).

     

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