Do your kids brush their teeth on the weekends?

[Anonymous]

I try but I’m pretty lax about teeth brushing. And hand washing. I think a lot of you have a real complex about it that’s not evidence-based.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Be honest those with teens, you have no idea especially if they go to be later than you. The times you cross paths you can remind them but otherwise it’s tough to know.

As someone who thought the toothpaste would last twice as long as it did and the floss would last more than a week? Nope, I knew... Teen might not bathe (adequately, or at all) everyday. but she was paranoid about her teeth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you make kids brushing teeth at tent camping? Does it matter if there is a public bathroom or zero bathroom at camping?

Toothbrush, toothpaste, cup and bottle of water work fine. I did girl scout camp with no water facilities closer than the other side of camp for 7 weeks one summer. Nobody had a sink for teeth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I try but I’m pretty lax about teeth brushing. And hand washing. I think a lot of you have a real complex about it that’s not evidence-based.

I have a lot of dental issues due to both genetics and poor dental hygiene as a child. I make sure my kid brushes and flosses because I am hoping to save her money and physical pain later in life. I didn't even figure out how to floss properly until my 40s, andi have the multiple root canals and gingivitis to show for it.

I make my kid wash hands before preparing or eating food. And yes, that is "evidence based." Wth?

[Anonymous]

yes

[Anonymous]

We're more likely to miss the morning brush without the routine of getting up and going to school, but the evening brush/floss always happens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Random question and I’m not sure why I’m entertaining what my kid told me but he claims his neighborhood friends said that they do not.

FWIW they are up and out early in the day and are a house with four kids close in age so it seems pretty busy.

Of course, yes. And how could it matter what others do or don't do.

[Anonymous]

If you haven't tried a plug in toothbrush (like an Oral B or Sonicare) those are game changers. Brushing feels like a pleasant gum massage. I also learned from those (they have a light that turns red if you're pushing too hard) I've been brushing too hard for ages. So if you're finding brushing teeth unpleasant chore, try changing it up.