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ldcoffel
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Teeth brushing battle
ldcoffel
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Everyday is a battle to brush her teeth. She will only let me use baby toothpaste, and now that she is almost four, she needs kid paste. She hates the taste! Dentist suggested different characters, but that hasn't worked. The only other thing I haven't tried yet is Toms kid toothpaste, because it isn't as strong. Any tricks? Anyone use toms toothpaste?
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Re: Teeth brushing battle
girl, we are only JUST ending the tooth brushing battles. What finally worked for DD was when the dentist said Mommy had to brush her teeth. Now she goes first and then its my turn. Could you try letting her pick the toothpaste at the store?
We have about 5 unused tubes of kids toothpaste, but now she will reliably use kids Crest gel. Can you try letting her put it on the brush or even just brushing w/ water a few times?
She spits fine. I might try the mouth wash.
She acts like the toothpaste is burning her mouth. I have one time used Dora and princess. She always tries to pick the little bear or Thomas (baby kinds)
We use Toms. It is very mild strawberry tasting and my son likes it. When he gives me a hard time, I remind him that the dentist said he needs to brush twice a day to keep his teeth healthy or he will be disappointed at our next visit...and that works for him. I also let him pick out his brush..a $5 Spin Brush which he loves! Good luck!
If your water supply is flouridated and you are actually brushing the teeth for the recommended amount of time, I'd stick to the baby toothpaste for now. Try adding a rinse/mouthwash as well to get her used to the 'burning' sensation of a grown up product.
Better to brush with water than not at all.
Pretty much all of this. I work at a pediatric dentist office, and we never recommend that kids that young use toothpaste (fluoridated or other). The fact is if an adult gets in the mouth, brushes with just water, and FLOSSES (if teeth are touching), that is all that needs done. The idea behind brushing teeth is to remove plaque... The brush and floss do that. Paste is totally optional as it was previously said that most water supplies are fluoridated. No need to even use a rinse or mouthwash unless they are at high risk for cavities.
i thought it was a big deal. I thought I was doing the healthiest thing for my child prescribed by a doctor. I think I may stick with the baby stuff for now.
My daughter uses the strawberry Tom's and loves it. We have tried Dora and several others, but she cries and refuses to brush. Looking at the ingredients, I think Tom's is better anyway. My husband and I have switched to their adult version. Also, we recently purchased a children's sonic care toothbrush at the dentist office. She is much more excited, especially since Dr. Brenda said to use it.