toothbrushing

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Bren is the same way with haircuts-cleaning ears-lotion and

sunscreen! I am a dental hygienist so my kids say I am obsessed

with teeth. Maybe I am- so Bren has NO choice but to brush-he won't

do it. I know-I am bad-I do it for him. One of the things on my list

I choose not to fight about. I know I get in there well-his gums are

clean-not red and swollen-his breath is o.k. --the whole social

thing--not a cavity yet-so good experiences at the dentist!

I think about this with my parents who say- " but he won't let me "

You either will take the time and sometimes-though not in a long

while-Bren would lay between my legs and I would brush with his head

in my lap-you can really hold the lip out of the way and get in

there. OR_________ you will sit in the dentist office and have to

hold or sedate for cavities- what is your choice-what is easier on

the child? What is healthier?

Also one tip with smaller kids is to leave a toothbrush and

toothpaste in a cup in the kitchen cabinet- no more fights to get in

the bathroom when they are tired or rushed for school.-Especially if

you are helping or supervising. Makes it easier on you too.

Wow-this turned into a long post-no I still don't think I am

obsessed.

P.S. did you floss today??