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brushing toddlers teeth

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tarzan · 15/05/2008 08:46

My DS is 20 months old and very occasionally lets me brush his teeth well. Most of the time is is mearly a swish if I am lucky. He likes to try to do it himself but just wiggles the brush around. Without actually holding him down and brushing them for him, causing a major dispute, I figure it is best not to make it into a drama. I put it down to teething/sensitive teeth at times and at other times use my electric brush which he thinks is funny. Should I be concerned? any handy hints for teeth brushing times?? I have tried doing mine at the same time, DH at the same time and distraction in front of the tv. Suggestions please.

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fluffyanimal · 15/05/2008 08:51

Two recent threads on this here and ... well actually I can't find the other one any more, but the first one should give you lots of ideas.

tarzan · 15/05/2008 09:26

Thank you

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tarzan · 15/05/2008 09:30

OK looks like I am the right track then. I think I have tried most of these things - not the singing - will try something like that. Good to have reassurance.

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