I've been brushing my teeth and then following up by using mouth wash every night. Without fail I always wake up with an extemely dry mouth. Is there any correlation between the two. Sometimes when I don't brush @ night, I wake up without a dry mouth...
Does brushing teeth + mouth wash = dry mouth in morning?
Brushing your teeth should not result in a dry mouth, however, using mouthwash can. Mouthwashes such as listerine have alot of alcohol in them which is very drying to the tissues. Check your mouthwash to see if it contains alcohol, if so, switch to a different one. I would recommend Crest Pro-Health. If this doesn't help, try cutting back and use mouthwash every other night or not at all. Be sure to drink alot of water throughout the day. If none of these recommendations work for you, I would call your hygienist... she knows your mouth and could recommend something else. Good luck. Oh yeah.... there's a product called biotene.... it's made for dry mouths. You could use that at night instead. Ask your pharmacist if they carry it.
Reply:Not really. I do the same thing, with LISTERINE even, and I wake up just fine. It's probably lack of water during the day, that's even worse when you spend those 8 hours sleeping without water. Try this as an experiment: Drink more water during the day, and then see if you wake up feeling with a dry mouth.
Reply:nah
Reply:no its not the toothpaste or mouthwash that is making your mouth dry.
most likely, you fall asleep with your mouth open, so instead of keeping your mouth moist with saliva, its drying out..
you might not realize you do this because you wake up and you shut your mouth because its so dry
goodluck with this!
Reply:Brushing need not result in dry mouth but could be the paste if you use one. But when one is sleeping the saliva is not oozing and swallowed as when one is not sleeping.So normally when you get up you will have dry mouth.
In your case you find only when you brush and it could be the paste or mouth wash. Avoid and brush without paste and see.
Reply:MOuthwash with alcohol can be very drying for some ppl. I have the same problem. I use Biotene mouthwash/toothpaste. My dentist recommended it. It is specially made for dry mouth. It doesn't have the "burn" and lessens my dry mouth. Or look for something similar. Good luck!
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Gum vs. Brushing Teeth?
My mom and I constantly have this argument over wether i should brush my teeth again or just chew gum. I say that if i chew a piece of gum my bad breath will go away but she says that i dosent kill the germs that cause bad breath. Is that true? Also is gum as good as brushing teeth?
Gum vs. Brushing Teeth?
Well, I don't know how old you are, but I'm sure you're too old to have to have your mother tell you that you have bad breath. Do you realize that she may be getting on your nerves by constantly saying it, but there are bunches of other people constantly THINKING it, and just not telling you? Do you really want to be the guy with the terrible breath?
Yes, your mother is right. Bad breath is caused by several different factors, one of which is millions of dead bacteria all over your tongue, cheeks, gums and teeth. Chewing gum does nothing for those bacteria but swishes them around, and in fact, just transfers them to the gum you're chewing. Ew. And the scent of your gum may help cover your bad breath for a few minutes, but then it goes away and you're back to stinking, even if you don't smell it, because you're used to it. And trust me, nothing turns chicks off more than bad breath. Eventually, those bacteria (and the food stuck along your gum line and between your teeth) will eat through the enamel and cause cavities and rot, if it hasn't already. Yuck. And why? Because you don't want to agree with your mom? You're showing her!! :p
So, all I can tell you is to stop being lazy and just brush your dang teeth! Twice a day (morning and night) at least, but more if you have the time. Your teeth and your smile are one of the first thing people will notice about you and there is nothing attractive about bad breath or rotting teeth. And you might want to thank your mom for looking out for you, even when you're being stubborn. :)
Reply:no
you have to brush
i would worry more about the plaque and losing your teeth and gingivitis than just haveing good breath
i hear chicks dig teeth
Reply:definitely when your at home brush your teeth
but after eating a meal and u can't brush your teeth
gum is as good as brushing your teeth
Reply:If you do not brush your teeth, tongue and gums, disease and bad breath will grown in your mouth.
BAD BREATH IS A SIGN OF DISEASED GUMS .
After brushing morning and night use an ANTIBACTERIAL MOUTH WASH. It kills the mouth germs. \
NO!!!!!!! CHEWING GUM IS NOT AS GOOD AS BRUSHING YOUR TEETH. THE ACTION OF CHEWING IS GOOD FOR YOUR GUMS, BUT ONLY SUGAR FREE GUM.
Reply:why don't you just talk to your dentist if you don't believe your mom
Reply:Sorry but your mum is right. Brush your teeth again...that will help get rid of the germs also try using a mouthwash too. Chewing gum is not as good as brushing your teeth.
Reply:Brush @ least 2 times a day just like your dentist tell you. =)
Reply:Listen to your mother . . .
brush your teeth!
Reply:Ok, first off there is nothing the replaces a good 2 minute brushing. But....according to my dentist....if you can't brush...then at least floss. But I have found some neat little things called 'Brush-Ups' by Oral -B. They are these little things you put on your finger and brush over your teeth. I carry them in my purse, so after we go out and eat(if we are planning on going somewhere else), I floss and use those in the car. They are not a real substitute either for a good brushing....but sure ewill help get the food and film off your teeth.
As the sign in my dentist's office says.."Ignore your teeth, and they will go away."
Footnote: I have always heard that bad breath actually comes from what is in your stomach...not your mouth.
Reply:You mom knows what she's talking about. Gum has nothing to do with making bad breath go away. All it does is cover it up for a while. Do you see "Anit-bacterial" on your gum package? No. That's because gum doesn't kill the bacteria in your mouth that is causing your bad breath. Only brushing, flossing, mouth rinse and dental cleanings help get rid of the bacteria. In no way is chewing gum as good as brushing your teeth. Think about it. Does gum scrub away the plaque in your mouth? Does it scrub away the bacteria on your tongue? No. Listen to your mom.
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Gum vs. Brushing Teeth?
Well, I don't know how old you are, but I'm sure you're too old to have to have your mother tell you that you have bad breath. Do you realize that she may be getting on your nerves by constantly saying it, but there are bunches of other people constantly THINKING it, and just not telling you? Do you really want to be the guy with the terrible breath?
Yes, your mother is right. Bad breath is caused by several different factors, one of which is millions of dead bacteria all over your tongue, cheeks, gums and teeth. Chewing gum does nothing for those bacteria but swishes them around, and in fact, just transfers them to the gum you're chewing. Ew. And the scent of your gum may help cover your bad breath for a few minutes, but then it goes away and you're back to stinking, even if you don't smell it, because you're used to it. And trust me, nothing turns chicks off more than bad breath. Eventually, those bacteria (and the food stuck along your gum line and between your teeth) will eat through the enamel and cause cavities and rot, if it hasn't already. Yuck. And why? Because you don't want to agree with your mom? You're showing her!! :p
So, all I can tell you is to stop being lazy and just brush your dang teeth! Twice a day (morning and night) at least, but more if you have the time. Your teeth and your smile are one of the first thing people will notice about you and there is nothing attractive about bad breath or rotting teeth. And you might want to thank your mom for looking out for you, even when you're being stubborn. :)
Reply:no
you have to brush
i would worry more about the plaque and losing your teeth and gingivitis than just haveing good breath
i hear chicks dig teeth
Reply:definitely when your at home brush your teeth
but after eating a meal and u can't brush your teeth
gum is as good as brushing your teeth
Reply:If you do not brush your teeth, tongue and gums, disease and bad breath will grown in your mouth.
BAD BREATH IS A SIGN OF DISEASED GUMS .
After brushing morning and night use an ANTIBACTERIAL MOUTH WASH. It kills the mouth germs. \
NO!!!!!!! CHEWING GUM IS NOT AS GOOD AS BRUSHING YOUR TEETH. THE ACTION OF CHEWING IS GOOD FOR YOUR GUMS, BUT ONLY SUGAR FREE GUM.
Reply:why don't you just talk to your dentist if you don't believe your mom
Reply:Sorry but your mum is right. Brush your teeth again...that will help get rid of the germs also try using a mouthwash too. Chewing gum is not as good as brushing your teeth.
Reply:Brush @ least 2 times a day just like your dentist tell you. =)
Reply:Listen to your mother . . .
brush your teeth!
Reply:Ok, first off there is nothing the replaces a good 2 minute brushing. But....according to my dentist....if you can't brush...then at least floss. But I have found some neat little things called 'Brush-Ups' by Oral -B. They are these little things you put on your finger and brush over your teeth. I carry them in my purse, so after we go out and eat(if we are planning on going somewhere else), I floss and use those in the car. They are not a real substitute either for a good brushing....but sure ewill help get the food and film off your teeth.
As the sign in my dentist's office says.."Ignore your teeth, and they will go away."
Footnote: I have always heard that bad breath actually comes from what is in your stomach...not your mouth.
Reply:You mom knows what she's talking about. Gum has nothing to do with making bad breath go away. All it does is cover it up for a while. Do you see "Anit-bacterial" on your gum package? No. That's because gum doesn't kill the bacteria in your mouth that is causing your bad breath. Only brushing, flossing, mouth rinse and dental cleanings help get rid of the bacteria. In no way is chewing gum as good as brushing your teeth. Think about it. Does gum scrub away the plaque in your mouth? Does it scrub away the bacteria on your tongue? No. Listen to your mom.
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Brushing Teeth and Morning Sickness?
I'm over 15 weeks. The worst of my morning sickness seems to happen when I brush my teeth. I've tried changing toothpaste and also tried making sure I breathed through my nose to minimise the effect of gagging but I can't seem to get away from throwing up.
On top of this, (I suffer morning sickness alot everyday), it's always the worst when brushing. I end up having force burps coming up along with throwing up and choking on whatever comes up. The morning sickness for the rest of the day is not as painful.
Does anyone else suffer from this? Has anyone tried anything else that has can cut this down?
Brushing Teeth and Morning Sickness?
congrats on your pregnancy!!!!
i had the same problem. i switched to the regular cavity protection by Colgate and that helped some because it was the most bland tasting toothpaste i could find. but I'm sorry to say that you will probably get sick every morning as long as you have the morning sickness. i was sick all day everyday for the entire first semester. and it was the worst while i was brushing my teeth. some mornings i would just skip brushing the back of my tongue so i wouldn't throw up.
hope this helps
Reply:I had the exact same problem with my son and daughter, unfortunately in order to beat bad breath I started chewing gum and skipped the tooth brush.
Reply:Yes
Try changing your tooth paste
Brushing later in the morining
Reply:When brushing your teeth it doesn't help to change toothpaste because that isn't the problem. The natural gag reflex is what is happening and it should soon enough pass.
Reply:I had severe morning sickness 24/7 for 14 weeks straight and brushing my teeth helped me to not throw up..lol, I dont know. I brushed my teeth alot at that time. have you tried a mild vanilla toothpaste instead of mint?
Reply:I can't remember the brand, but there is a toothpaste that is like with a touch of lemon or citrus or something. I know it sounds digusting, but a friend had some when I was visiting %26amp; was pregnant %26amp; it wasn't nearly as bad as regular minty toothpaste.
Reply:Dude when you brush your tounge do you gag?Try getting not to far back on the tounge. Or maybe you have a tastia tounge.Hope this helps
Reply:The very same happened to me with my son. It slowly but surely went away. I tried to wait as long as possible after I ate to brush my teeth. Use imagery, too, and go somewhere nice in your mind.
Reply:Use listerine, and dont brush your teeth until after you eat. Dont brust your tongue for a while, let the listerine handle it.
It really will pass.
Reply:I had the same problem I finally switched my toothpaste to Crest vivid white. It helped alot but i still felt quesy when i brushed. But dont stop brushing try also waiting just a bit after you wake up and have breakfast then try brushing. It finally stopped after 3 months for me!! It could be worse I also had a bit of blood when i spit but its normal, don't worry it gets better!!!! Good Luck!!
Reply:hmm thats strange i have bad morning sickness and brushing my teeth help me!
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On top of this, (I suffer morning sickness alot everyday), it's always the worst when brushing. I end up having force burps coming up along with throwing up and choking on whatever comes up. The morning sickness for the rest of the day is not as painful.
Does anyone else suffer from this? Has anyone tried anything else that has can cut this down?
Brushing Teeth and Morning Sickness?
congrats on your pregnancy!!!!
i had the same problem. i switched to the regular cavity protection by Colgate and that helped some because it was the most bland tasting toothpaste i could find. but I'm sorry to say that you will probably get sick every morning as long as you have the morning sickness. i was sick all day everyday for the entire first semester. and it was the worst while i was brushing my teeth. some mornings i would just skip brushing the back of my tongue so i wouldn't throw up.
hope this helps
Reply:I had the exact same problem with my son and daughter, unfortunately in order to beat bad breath I started chewing gum and skipped the tooth brush.
Reply:Yes
Try changing your tooth paste
Brushing later in the morining
Reply:When brushing your teeth it doesn't help to change toothpaste because that isn't the problem. The natural gag reflex is what is happening and it should soon enough pass.
Reply:I had severe morning sickness 24/7 for 14 weeks straight and brushing my teeth helped me to not throw up..lol, I dont know. I brushed my teeth alot at that time. have you tried a mild vanilla toothpaste instead of mint?
Reply:I can't remember the brand, but there is a toothpaste that is like with a touch of lemon or citrus or something. I know it sounds digusting, but a friend had some when I was visiting %26amp; was pregnant %26amp; it wasn't nearly as bad as regular minty toothpaste.
Reply:Dude when you brush your tounge do you gag?Try getting not to far back on the tounge. Or maybe you have a tastia tounge.Hope this helps
Reply:The very same happened to me with my son. It slowly but surely went away. I tried to wait as long as possible after I ate to brush my teeth. Use imagery, too, and go somewhere nice in your mind.
Reply:Use listerine, and dont brush your teeth until after you eat. Dont brust your tongue for a while, let the listerine handle it.
It really will pass.
Reply:I had the same problem I finally switched my toothpaste to Crest vivid white. It helped alot but i still felt quesy when i brushed. But dont stop brushing try also waiting just a bit after you wake up and have breakfast then try brushing. It finally stopped after 3 months for me!! It could be worse I also had a bit of blood when i spit but its normal, don't worry it gets better!!!! Good Luck!!
Reply:hmm thats strange i have bad morning sickness and brushing my teeth help me!
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Brushing teeth in shower really conserving water?
I heard someone say that brushing your teeth in the shower is a good way to conserve water use. I would think that it would be about the same, if not more. It seems like brushing would add more time in the shower which would be using more and more water than using the facet in a sink for ten seconds total. What do you think?
Brushing teeth in shower really conserving water?
Perhaps if you have a partner in there to continue washing you while you brush your teeth, but otherwise seems like it would waste tons of water. I would estimate I use maybe 16 ounces of water brushing my teeth at the sink. It takes about 3 seconds for that much water to come out of the average showerhead.
Reply:Why not...I get a better shave in the shower...everything all drains to the same place. Sometimes I pee in the shower too. I guess the water spraying on me makes me have to go. I see no sense in hopping out of the shower and running over to the toilet, dripping all over and then running back in to warm up. That saves water too.
Reply:no
particularly if you turn the sink water off while you're brushing.
Reply:Being from australia (land of no water and drought) we actually have huge water restrictions like only 4 min showers no watering plants ect ect. And brushing teeth in the showr is not good. Wastes water and alot. We are told in Australia this all the time by our govenment and local councils.
Reply:You're right. Spending more time in the shower to brush your teIeth will waste more water than wetting your tooth brush in the sink for a half a second, as long as you turn off the sink while you're brushing! I would say the only thing we'd be saving is time with this strategy.
Reply:How much water is wasted while you stand in the shower and brush your teeth? How much water does it take to wet a tooth brush and rinse your mouth at the sink? I would assume that brushing at the sink uses less water.
Reply:Ya if you want to save a penny
Reply:hardly impressive ,but i guess it is the principle that counts .
you can lead the water from the sink into the toilet ,and use the water two times .
Also use the gray water from the house ,such as bath,shower and sinks straight into the garden to save on irrigation water,.
don`t irrigate during sunny or windy times.
Don`t grow a useless lawn but grow something you can use like food.
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Reply:Your right. The best way to save water is to shower with a buddy.
Reply:The best way to conserve water is brushing only with a mugful of water. I know it sounds DAFT but well I was in a hostel in Northern India for 12 stinking years of my life and water scarcity was a problem so we were only given a mugful to wash and brush. I got kinda used to it.
I still brush with a mug of water, I'm 26 now.
Reply:possibly?
Reply:I think your correct. It would consume more water is you brush your teeth in the shower as opposed to the sink. I brush at the sink, turn off the water whilst brushing, then turn it back on to rinse. I think that's probably the best way of conserving water while brushing.
Check out http://www.sydneywater.com.au/SavingWate...
it's a fun %26amp; interactive way of learning how to save water around the home.
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Brushing teeth in shower really conserving water?
Perhaps if you have a partner in there to continue washing you while you brush your teeth, but otherwise seems like it would waste tons of water. I would estimate I use maybe 16 ounces of water brushing my teeth at the sink. It takes about 3 seconds for that much water to come out of the average showerhead.
Reply:Why not...I get a better shave in the shower...everything all drains to the same place. Sometimes I pee in the shower too. I guess the water spraying on me makes me have to go. I see no sense in hopping out of the shower and running over to the toilet, dripping all over and then running back in to warm up. That saves water too.
Reply:no
particularly if you turn the sink water off while you're brushing.
Reply:Being from australia (land of no water and drought) we actually have huge water restrictions like only 4 min showers no watering plants ect ect. And brushing teeth in the showr is not good. Wastes water and alot. We are told in Australia this all the time by our govenment and local councils.
Reply:You're right. Spending more time in the shower to brush your teIeth will waste more water than wetting your tooth brush in the sink for a half a second, as long as you turn off the sink while you're brushing! I would say the only thing we'd be saving is time with this strategy.
Reply:How much water is wasted while you stand in the shower and brush your teeth? How much water does it take to wet a tooth brush and rinse your mouth at the sink? I would assume that brushing at the sink uses less water.
Reply:Ya if you want to save a penny
Reply:hardly impressive ,but i guess it is the principle that counts .
you can lead the water from the sink into the toilet ,and use the water two times .
Also use the gray water from the house ,such as bath,shower and sinks straight into the garden to save on irrigation water,.
don`t irrigate during sunny or windy times.
Don`t grow a useless lawn but grow something you can use like food.
A longer answer on Water,
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:Your right. The best way to save water is to shower with a buddy.
Reply:The best way to conserve water is brushing only with a mugful of water. I know it sounds DAFT but well I was in a hostel in Northern India for 12 stinking years of my life and water scarcity was a problem so we were only given a mugful to wash and brush. I got kinda used to it.
I still brush with a mug of water, I'm 26 now.
Reply:possibly?
Reply:I think your correct. It would consume more water is you brush your teeth in the shower as opposed to the sink. I brush at the sink, turn off the water whilst brushing, then turn it back on to rinse. I think that's probably the best way of conserving water while brushing.
Check out http://www.sydneywater.com.au/SavingWate...
it's a fun %26amp; interactive way of learning how to save water around the home.
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Brushing teeth at work?
Is anyone else grossed out when co-workers brush their teeth in the sink at work? I am all about having a healthy mouth, but I really don't want to see people that I don't live with brushing and spitting where I have to wash my hands. Let me know if I am being over-dramatic.
Brushing teeth at work?
I don't think anything is wrong with that, as long as they clean up after themselves and don't leave any toothpaste in or on around the sink, hey as long as they don't mind brushing where you wash your hands!
Reply:They might have a dental appointment during the day. Or just applied for a promotion by giving the boss a hummer.
Reply:I wouldn't say that you are over reacting. Personally I hate spitting in the sink, even at home. I think you should spit in the toilet. Put a sign up in the bathroom asking that people spit in the toilet when brushing their teeth at work.
Reply:I personally think its ok to brush your teeth at work. Yes some people frown upon it, but at least the person cares about their dental heigiene enough to brush after their meals. If it bothers you tell them about that product that slips over the finger, no water is needed, and they can do it right in their office away from others. But seriously, the bathroom is for personal use and if you have a problem with someone brushing their teeth in the sink, do you have a problem sharing a toilet too?
Reply:I don't mind people brushing teeth at work, as long as they rinse the sink out. I don't like sharing a toliet. I hate that.
Reply:%Just take some antibacterial soap to work.
Reply:I think it is a great thing for people to be brushing their teeth at work. Think of the alternative? Smelly lunch breath. The more you can brush your teeth after meals the better chance you have of a healthier mouth and fresher breath. People take craps at work in the bathroom, you have to smell that, so personally someone brushing their teeth is something I would rather deal with, then a stinky bathroom. Yes I know both happen, but I guess being in the dental field I have become immune to what people do or don't do when it comes to their oral health. Don't be grossed out, just think of it this way, would you rather that sally brushes her teeth, or would you rather see that piece of lettuce stuck in her teeth from lunch? I vote for everybody brushing their teeth, and when necessary chewing sugar free gums or mints. There is nothing worse then having to talk to someone with nasty, stinky breath. Believe me I know I am up close and personal with it everyday. Sometimes I have to double mask because someone does not have good home care. Now that is gross.
Reply:I say fire them!!
Reply:I agree it is weird and kind of rude. Especially if it is a sink with two or more faucets and one long sing for more than one person to use at the same time...
Reply:What's the question?
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Brushing teeth at work?
I don't think anything is wrong with that, as long as they clean up after themselves and don't leave any toothpaste in or on around the sink, hey as long as they don't mind brushing where you wash your hands!
Reply:They might have a dental appointment during the day. Or just applied for a promotion by giving the boss a hummer.
Reply:I wouldn't say that you are over reacting. Personally I hate spitting in the sink, even at home. I think you should spit in the toilet. Put a sign up in the bathroom asking that people spit in the toilet when brushing their teeth at work.
Reply:I personally think its ok to brush your teeth at work. Yes some people frown upon it, but at least the person cares about their dental heigiene enough to brush after their meals. If it bothers you tell them about that product that slips over the finger, no water is needed, and they can do it right in their office away from others. But seriously, the bathroom is for personal use and if you have a problem with someone brushing their teeth in the sink, do you have a problem sharing a toilet too?
Reply:I don't mind people brushing teeth at work, as long as they rinse the sink out. I don't like sharing a toliet. I hate that.
Reply:%Just take some antibacterial soap to work.
Reply:I think it is a great thing for people to be brushing their teeth at work. Think of the alternative? Smelly lunch breath. The more you can brush your teeth after meals the better chance you have of a healthier mouth and fresher breath. People take craps at work in the bathroom, you have to smell that, so personally someone brushing their teeth is something I would rather deal with, then a stinky bathroom. Yes I know both happen, but I guess being in the dental field I have become immune to what people do or don't do when it comes to their oral health. Don't be grossed out, just think of it this way, would you rather that sally brushes her teeth, or would you rather see that piece of lettuce stuck in her teeth from lunch? I vote for everybody brushing their teeth, and when necessary chewing sugar free gums or mints. There is nothing worse then having to talk to someone with nasty, stinky breath. Believe me I know I am up close and personal with it everyday. Sometimes I have to double mask because someone does not have good home care. Now that is gross.
Reply:I say fire them!!
Reply:I agree it is weird and kind of rude. Especially if it is a sink with two or more faucets and one long sing for more than one person to use at the same time...
Reply:What's the question?
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Brushing Infant Teeth?
My daughter is 8 months old and just started to cut her first 2 bottom teeth. I can see them coming up. When do you start brushing teeth? What do you use, soft brush and warm water or do you use toothpaste (for little ones of course)
Brushing Infant Teeth?
You start brushing as soon as teeth appear. You can use a soft cloth and water, a toothbrush and water, or they make special "infant" finger toothbrushes as well. You don't need to use any kind of toothpaste. Also, you really only "need" to brush once a day--at night is best.
Most pediatric dentists suggest taking your child for their first visit around age 1.
Reply:Start brushing teeth when they come out, don't use flouride until they are two. Just use water or buy some baby stuff at the store.
Reply:you can use the finger brushes those work great
and then as she gets more teeth use a soft tooth brush
you can take them to the dentist at around age 3 to 4
good luck
Reply:I just took my daughter who is 1 yrs old to a pediatric dentist, and he stated that NO flouride toothpaste should be used until a child is able to spit. Ingesting flouride can be harmful to children. Before a child has teeth, a washcloth on your finger with some water will do the trick for cleaning gums. Once the teeth come in, a small baby tooth brush is all you need.
Reply:We bought baby orajel toothpaste and brush.... its a finger brush that you slip on your finger, its rubber and it has rubber bristles on it, and the little safe orajel toothpaste. My son loves it, we do it every night when he takes a tubby.
Reply:use a waschcloth or your finger with a finger toothbrush...no fluoride till a child is two...so either a baby toothpaste or just water...
Start brushing as soon as your child has teeth, twice a day.
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Brushing Infant Teeth?
You start brushing as soon as teeth appear. You can use a soft cloth and water, a toothbrush and water, or they make special "infant" finger toothbrushes as well. You don't need to use any kind of toothpaste. Also, you really only "need" to brush once a day--at night is best.
Most pediatric dentists suggest taking your child for their first visit around age 1.
Reply:Start brushing teeth when they come out, don't use flouride until they are two. Just use water or buy some baby stuff at the store.
Reply:you can use the finger brushes those work great
and then as she gets more teeth use a soft tooth brush
you can take them to the dentist at around age 3 to 4
good luck
Reply:I just took my daughter who is 1 yrs old to a pediatric dentist, and he stated that NO flouride toothpaste should be used until a child is able to spit. Ingesting flouride can be harmful to children. Before a child has teeth, a washcloth on your finger with some water will do the trick for cleaning gums. Once the teeth come in, a small baby tooth brush is all you need.
Reply:We bought baby orajel toothpaste and brush.... its a finger brush that you slip on your finger, its rubber and it has rubber bristles on it, and the little safe orajel toothpaste. My son loves it, we do it every night when he takes a tubby.
Reply:use a waschcloth or your finger with a finger toothbrush...no fluoride till a child is two...so either a baby toothpaste or just water...
Start brushing as soon as your child has teeth, twice a day.
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Resistance to brushing teeth?
My toddler is 22 months and still resist brushing his teeth. When I try brushing them, he only lets me brush for just a second before he is clamping his mouth shut that I don't feel like I'm getting them clean enough. Does anyone have any tips on how to make brushing his teeth go more smoothly?
Resistance to brushing teeth?
My daughter who is 2 is the same way!
Its a fight every day, but its gotten easier since I bought her an electrical children's toothbrush that spins, she thinks it tickles and she giggles when I do it. She still resist buts its a lot easier!
Good luck
Reply:Go to your local $ store and get some stickers. Put a pice of construction paper up on the wall and make a chart. Tell him that he can have a sticker for everytime he lets you brush his teeth. My son was really good about it until I bought him a spin brush when he turned 3 and it scared him, so this worked for us.
Reply:buy a cool toothbrush, maybe one that plays music so that he can brush until the song is done. Or try better tasting toothpaste. When I was little I liked the ones that were bubblegum with sparkles in it.
Reply:also...maybe your brushing too hard? Or the toothbrush's bristles are too firm and it hurts him.
Reply:There are products on the market that turn the teeth another color for a moment. It allows the child to see where he has brushed, or what was missed. This makes brushing a game, rather than a chore.
Your child is at the "leave me alone, I'm a big boy now" so anything that he doesn't want to do, will be met with interference, if you insist, push and pull. You must figure out what will make this fun for your child...and only a mother will know; I couldn't suggest because I don't know him. Also, an electric toothbrush, with his favorite animal on the brush, can be a better way and more fun for him.
He is at that stage when he is being made to stand still and stop playing, and have something put into his mouth. Even for an adult, tooth brushing is boring and sometimes has weird tastes, depending on the toothpaste.Model that you are enjoying brushing your teeth, even if you don't. And let him brush his teddy Bear's teeth, or something similar. In other words, use your imagination, and make this a fun event, not something he HAS to do. He is practicing being a teenager, so he will not do what you want him to do, unless it is his idea. (grin)
Have a great day.
Reply:my son was the same way, I opened his mouth using manual force and he cried like always, but in 2 weeks he knew better and now he lets me brush his teeth. what is more important to you? for him to cry righ now or later when he has a cavity.
Reply:My daughter just turned 29 months. Brushing teeth was always a battle until I tried an electric brush (they have different characters- she likes Hello Kitty), and placed a shaving mirror in front of her so she could see herself and her teeth very well. Now I sing a song while she looks in the mirror %26amp; brushes. She even lets me do a quick once over to ensure the teeth are getting well brushed. For a laugh, I do her tongue %26amp; nose too!
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Resistance to brushing teeth?
My daughter who is 2 is the same way!
Its a fight every day, but its gotten easier since I bought her an electrical children's toothbrush that spins, she thinks it tickles and she giggles when I do it. She still resist buts its a lot easier!
Good luck
Reply:Go to your local $ store and get some stickers. Put a pice of construction paper up on the wall and make a chart. Tell him that he can have a sticker for everytime he lets you brush his teeth. My son was really good about it until I bought him a spin brush when he turned 3 and it scared him, so this worked for us.
Reply:buy a cool toothbrush, maybe one that plays music so that he can brush until the song is done. Or try better tasting toothpaste. When I was little I liked the ones that were bubblegum with sparkles in it.
Reply:also...maybe your brushing too hard? Or the toothbrush's bristles are too firm and it hurts him.
Reply:There are products on the market that turn the teeth another color for a moment. It allows the child to see where he has brushed, or what was missed. This makes brushing a game, rather than a chore.
Your child is at the "leave me alone, I'm a big boy now" so anything that he doesn't want to do, will be met with interference, if you insist, push and pull. You must figure out what will make this fun for your child...and only a mother will know; I couldn't suggest because I don't know him. Also, an electric toothbrush, with his favorite animal on the brush, can be a better way and more fun for him.
He is at that stage when he is being made to stand still and stop playing, and have something put into his mouth. Even for an adult, tooth brushing is boring and sometimes has weird tastes, depending on the toothpaste.Model that you are enjoying brushing your teeth, even if you don't. And let him brush his teddy Bear's teeth, or something similar. In other words, use your imagination, and make this a fun event, not something he HAS to do. He is practicing being a teenager, so he will not do what you want him to do, unless it is his idea. (grin)
Have a great day.
Reply:my son was the same way, I opened his mouth using manual force and he cried like always, but in 2 weeks he knew better and now he lets me brush his teeth. what is more important to you? for him to cry righ now or later when he has a cavity.
Reply:My daughter just turned 29 months. Brushing teeth was always a battle until I tried an electric brush (they have different characters- she likes Hello Kitty), and placed a shaving mirror in front of her so she could see herself and her teeth very well. Now I sing a song while she looks in the mirror %26amp; brushes. She even lets me do a quick once over to ensure the teeth are getting well brushed. For a laugh, I do her tongue %26amp; nose too!
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