Do you brush your DC's teeth in the morning (those in daycare)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Maybe you should be spending less time on oral hygeine and more time on showing some basic respect.

Amen, sister!!

We're lucky, 20 month old DS LIVES to brush his teeth. Seriously, we go in the bathroom for "teesh!" at least 7 times a day on the weekend when he is not in daycare. The things he hates ... getting diapered and dressed ... are, unfortunately, non-negotiable. I will be thankful when I no longer have to chase a screaming, wailing toddler all over my upstairs area, snatching an article of clothing off as he runs by or pinning him down to get another item. So if I had this kind of battle over brushing teeth ... yeah, I'd probably be slack about it. Mommy of the year trophy coming in the mail any day now.

I saw a comedian do an impression once of a toddler fighting getting dressed. LMAO!

[Anonymous]

There's a huge difference between letting a child sit in his own shit and brushing his teeth once and not twice a day. Apples and oranges.

[Anonymous]

Nope. DD is 3. I've been meaning to start.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There's a huge difference between letting a child sit in his own shit and brushing his teeth once and not twice a day. Apples and oranges.

What is it?...both cause your kid to smell, both cause immediate discomfort (plaque on the gums can lead to red/bleeding gums very quickly), both can have long term health consequences.

The only difference I see is that not brushing your kids teeth is easier to hide b/c it the smell is not as far reaching.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We are all just trying to do our best, I don't think the OP was looking for anyone to make her feel like a bad parent. No, I rarely remember to brush DC's teeth. It is a struggle to get a 2.5yr old & 6mo. old out the door. I focus on making sure he has a good breakfast & always brush his teeth b/f bed.

It takes 30 seconds and it is very important for your child's health, so no, if you fail to do it, you are not "doing your best."

Get with the program.

You should be brushing at least two minutes to have any effect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's a huge difference between letting a child sit in his own shit and brushing his teeth once and not twice a day. Apples and oranges.

What is it?...both cause your kid to smell, both cause immediate discomfort (plaque on the gums can lead to red/bleeding gums very quickly), both can have long term health consequences.

The only difference I see is that not brushing your kids teeth is easier to hide b/c it the smell is not as far reaching.

You exhaust me. Later.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are all just trying to do our best, I don't think the OP was looking for anyone to make her feel like a bad parent. No, I rarely remember to brush DC's teeth. It is a struggle to get a 2.5yr old & 6mo. old out the door. I focus on making sure he has a good breakfast & always brush his teeth b/f bed.

It takes 30 seconds and it is very important for your child's health, so no, if you fail to do it, you are not "doing your best."

Get with the program.

You should be brushing at least two minutes to have any effect.

That's the rule of thumb for an adult mouth. A child's mouth is a lot smaller.

[Anonymous]

OP here-- boy, didn't mean to start anything. I guess I should have been more detailed to avoid the bashing. I have a 3 month old, whom I also have to get ready in the morning. My husband leaves for work at 6am, so he's no help. I really do try to brush the teeth in the morning, but lately that has been causing the terrible two's to come out and I end up spending 15 minutes trying to calm my DS down, get him dressed and feed him; while trying to my 3 month old ready. I get up an hour and a half before they do, and somehow I still run out of time. I will have a routine in place in the next few weeks -- all this is new and I'm adjusting to it all. I'm just trying to avoid the screaming in the morning, so my 3 months can stay asleep while I get the older one ready. I'm waiting on the white noise machine to arrive, so we can scream and brush in the morning.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are all just trying to do our best, I don't think the OP was looking for anyone to make her feel like a bad parent. No, I rarely remember to brush DC's teeth. It is a struggle to get a 2.5yr old & 6mo. old out the door. I focus on making sure he has a good breakfast & always brush his teeth b/f bed.

It takes 30 seconds and it is very important for your child's health, so no, if you fail to do it, you are not "doing your best."

Get with the program.

You should be brushing at least two minutes to have any effect.

That's the rule of thumb for an adult mouth. A child's mouth is a lot smaller.

Incorrect. All people, regardless of mouth size (?) need to brush at least 2 minutes to have any true effect on removing plaque. It's very sticky and cannot be cleaned other than actual mechanical motion of the tooth brush and floss.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are all just trying to do our best, I don't think the OP was looking for anyone to make her feel like a bad parent. No, I rarely remember to brush DC's teeth. It is a struggle to get a 2.5yr old & 6mo. old out the door. I focus on making sure he has a good breakfast & always brush his teeth b/f bed.

It takes 30 seconds and it is very important for your child's health, so no, if you fail to do it, you are not "doing your best."

Get with the program.

You should be brushing at least two minutes to have any effect.

That's the rule of thumb for an adult mouth. A child's mouth is a lot smaller.

Incorrect. All people, regardless of mouth size (?) need to brush at least 2 minutes to have any true effect on removing plaque. It's very sticky and cannot be cleaned other than actual mechanical motion of the tooth brush and floss.

You are missing the logic. If you have more teeth that are larger it takes longer to cover all of the surface area...hence the 2 minutes for adults.

Would you also say that it takes the same amount of time to wash a car than a jumbo jet that are both equally dirty.....? Same logic applies....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here-- boy, didn't mean to start anything. I guess I should have been more detailed to avoid the bashing. I have a 3 month old, whom I also have to get ready in the morning. My husband leaves for work at 6am, so he's no help. I really do try to brush the teeth in the morning, but lately that has been causing the terrible two's to come out and I end up spending 15 minutes trying to calm my DS down, get him dressed and feed him; while trying to my 3 month old ready. I get up an hour and a half before they do, and somehow I still run out of time. I will have a routine in place in the next few weeks -- all this is new and I'm adjusting to it all. I'm just trying to avoid the screaming in the morning, so my 3 months can stay asleep while I get the older one ready. I'm waiting on the white noise machine to arrive, so we can scream and brush in the morning.

Make coffee and get a shower. 1.5 hours before they even get up? Sleep and cut it down to 45 minutes- do chores while they are awake. relax when they sleep. Brush the screaming kids teeth just before you go out the door. TFWDB. Toilet feed wash dress brush. By 2 they know what a booboo is so tough-it must be done. You're the mom.

[Anonymous]

by booboo I meant they most likley have a a booboo so explain that teeth get booboos if you don't let mommy help brush them. dirty and sticky......

[Anonymous]

We let the kids brush there own teeth in the AM and we do a more thorough job before bed. This is actually what our dentist suggested. I know the 2 year old is not really brushing himself well but at least its a start to get in the habit. He screams and fights when I do it at night. My 4 year old does an okay job on his own.

[Anonymous]

PP he I should also mention our dentist said I only have to get in there for about 30 seconds for the 2 year old. Also, having them drink water after a meal or juice/milk is a good way to clear the mouth of sugars.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There's a huge difference between letting a child sit in his own shit and brushing his teeth once and not twice a day. Apples and oranges.

What is it?...both cause your kid to smell, both cause immediate discomfort (plaque on the gums can lead to red/bleeding gums very quickly), both can have long term health consequences.

The only difference I see is that not brushing your kids teeth is easier to hide b/c it the smell is not as far reaching.

Can we add this to the "Define Douchebag" thread?