Ds 15, ASD, Manky teeth :-/

[scorcio5]

Am just looking for any tips and tricks to help DS have better oral hygiene, I have literally tried everything including
Soft toothbrush, different flavours of toothpaste, autism toothbrush ( 1 of them 3 sided jobs) stop clock, printed out step by step guides, brushing teeth with me to copy how I do it,
yet still Ds teeth r rank, I am happy to do it for him, however at 15yr I really dont want to take away his independence, do any other Mumnetters have any tricks that I have yet to think off? Any advice greatly received

[mpe1967]

Have you tried bribery, offering something he really enjoys afterwards. My son got obsessed with cards tricks when younger repeating over and over had to take them from him till he had completed his hygiene routine he did it a bit quick at first to get what he wanted but overtime and visits to dentist he did start to take a little pride in doing it properly. Another thing to take into account although he is autistic he's still a Teenager rank is their thing lol am expecting a set back anytime now.

[scrunchSE18]

I’ve just discovered oralnurse bland toothpaste for my daughter. Having no taste at all has really helped. Also a toothbrush with built in timer. In her case a variety of Star Wars ones depending on mood (not good when she’s starting the morning on the dark side) - she’s only 9 though. My asd teen likes his electric one and actually enjoys the buzzing!

[scorcio5]

Thankyou for your replies and advice, he does seem to want to do a good job of brushing his teeth he just doesn't seem be able to get the knack of it, he always asks me ' r my teeth alright mum? and I often don't have the heart to actually say no, ( I realise I am not doing him n e favours) I am also concouise of not making a big issue of it, 😞 I did try an electric toothbrush a couple of years bck however he wasn't too keen, although it would be worth a shot at trying it again, can't do n e harm I suppose.

[immortalmarble]

I’d do them for him in the interim.

What is it he is doing “wrong” (sorry to phrase it like that!)

[nellieellie]

Definitely try again with an electric toothbrush. So much more efficient, less effort needed. My DS has had one for several years. It takes getting used to but it’s worth the try. How about using a mouthwash too?