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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

mmm... toothpaste

We're still having dental hygiene issues. She rarely lets me brush for her; she insists "I do it by self!!" Her version of "brushing" is not much more than sucking on the toothpaste then begging, "more peh-paste peez!" I've read several articles about toddler tooth care which have just made me paranoid that we're going to deal with painful dental caries, especially since she still uses sippy cups much more often than regular cups. Also, family history isn't on her side - Brian and I both had cavities as kids. I think I probably had 4 or 5, and he had at least twice that many. But we both consumed WAY more sugar/junk food than Brianna gets. When I think back on what I ate as a kid - and hear about what Brian ate - I'm amazed we've survived into adulthood. Crap like Captain Cavity cereals every single morning. So I guess I'll just give her a celery stick to chomp on before bedtime and hope that makes up for her lack of actual brushing. Or maybe I could bribe her to let me brush her teeth... I'll offer her some taffy or tootsie rolls.
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4 comments:

DeAnne said...: Has she been to the dentist yet? What do they say about her teeth? Have you thought about pinning her down on the ground, forcing her mouth open and scrubbing like crazy??? I'm kidding, of course. Just give her lots of cleansing foods, like the celery. She'll be ok. When she gets a little older you can start telling her scary stories about what will happen to her teeth if she doesn't brush (this is what I have done with Katelyn. Nice, I know). But now Kate is motivated by the free ice cream cone coupon she gets from the dentist with each cavity free check up. Woo hoo! I sometimes use that as bribery. But, we still struggle with her wanting to brush her teeth too. Little turkeys!; February 24, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Unknown said...: Addi brushes her own teeth, but refuses to use toothpaste. I think that they are okay...for now. When they actually get there adult teeth is when I think we should start to worry! :); February 24, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Sam and Melissa said...: I have a good idea, pour some sugar in her toothbrush before she brushes. My guess is she will love brushing :); February 24, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Jenna Burningham, OTR/L said...: I must admit...Im a pin down and brush mama (legs are great for holding arms down so you have two hands to open mouth and brush). We have no cavities at this house. I know it seems mean. But whats worse holding her down to brush her teeth(which it painless, and the oral/sensory experience is great for her-less chewed on pencils, texture food issues) for a few weeks until she gets it or holding her down while they drill her teeth. Tell her who's boss....

Maybe I am just a big meanie but they screamed and gagged but then they learned and now easy breezy!

If all else fails lots of water and only water in the sippy cup. Make sure they wash and juice or anything down with a sip of water! Good luck! (please remember I am an OT not a dentist!)hehe; February 24, 2010 at 7:52 PM

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- Neal A. Maxwell

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"Certainly there are times when getting the family together to read the scriptures does not stack up as a spiritual experience worthy of a journal entry. But we must not be deterred. There are special times when the spirit of a son or daughter is just right and the power of these great scriptures goes down into their heart like fire. As we honor our Heavenly Father in our homes, He will honor our efforts."
-Neil L. Andersen

President Hinckley admonished both men and women to be nurturers. He said, ‘How much more beautiful would be the society in which we live if every father . . . and . . . mother regarded [their] children . . . as gifts from the God of heaven . . . and brought them up with true affection in the wisdom and admonition of the Lord.’ ”
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

mmm... toothpaste

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