Why is it that so many people on here give the advice that toddlers don't need to brush their teeth?

I have read post after post where people are are telling mothers or caregivers not to worry about brushing their kids teeth until they are 3-4 years old!! To me that's just CRAZY! Baby teeth should be taken care of too- so what if they are replaced later with permanent teeth! Who wants their kids teeth to rot?? Plus teach them young about good oral hygiene.





I just hate to think that there are parents out there who don't brush their kids teeth! I would feel so guilty taking care of mine and not taking care of my helpless toddler's teeth!





What a shame!

Why is it that so many people on here give the advice that toddlers don't need to brush their teeth?
I totally agree with you.


Im a dental nurse and Im surprised people think that its ok not to brush babies teeth.


Get em there straight away.


Teeth have no idea how old they are when the food and sugar attack them.


Plus tooth ache doesnt care how old a person is, I call it child abuse when parents dont look after their childrens teeth.
Reply:Who the hell is saying that?!?!? What a stupid thing to say. We have been brushing my daughter teeth since she got them. she's now 3 and the dentist told us to switch to fluoride toothpaste but to make sure she spits it out. Maybe that's what people are talking about.
Reply:I don't see a question here, but I'll agree with you.


I've had to anesthetize kids under 3 to get their mouths rehabilitated due to rampant decay.





I had times when I had to hold my own toddlers down and forcibly brush their teeth. (They're older now and have beautiful smiles)
Reply:i agree--toddler teeth should be their PRACTICE TEETH show them how to take good care of their teeth on their first set so they will know how when their permanent teeth come in... Whats wrong with you lasy people!!!!! this is your child we are talking about!! to the people who aren taking care of thei childs teeth---





Dont be coming on here when they are teens asking what to do because:


1 kids are picking on my child becaue his/hr teeth are rotting?


2 How are we going to pay for false teeth for our teenager?


3 I cant get my teen to brush their teeth, what do i do?





Take care of the situation NOW!!!! if you havent been then you better start asap! or i guarantee you will be back yrs from now asking those very questions!





good luck to you all!





FOR YOUR ADDITION TO YOUR QUESTION:


THE EASIER WAYS TO GET THEM BRUSHING IS TO MAKE IT FUN!!


GET TOOTHPASTE WITH BARBIE/DORA/BOB THE BUILDER ON IT- GET THE TOOTHBRUSHES WITH THEM ON IT TOO!


BRUSH YOUR TEETH WITH YOUR CHILD TO SHOW THEM HOW FUN IT IS.


ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD BY AFTER BRUSHING SAY OK LET ME SEE YOUR PRETTY SMILE? OR LETS GO SHOW DADDY HOW PRETTY! LET THEM SEE IN THE MIRROR DURING AND AFTER- SAY OH WHAT A GOOD BOY/GIRL LOOK HOW SHINY YO'VE MADE THEM!! THERE ARE LOTS OF WAYS PEOPLE USE THEM!





PLUS! by the age of 5 the personallity of your child will be definate-- meaning the habits-attidute- and way of living your child has at 5 will be permanent--





And for TOOTHPASTE ISSUES they have beginners toothpaste its SAFE TO SWALLOW for the younger ones--
Reply:Ohhh gross. Please for the love of all things holy, brush ur child's teeth! Mine have been going to the dentist for check ups and regular cleanings since they got their teeth. Telling people not to brush their childs teeth is just bad advice. That is the problem with this site, everyone has some advice to give and most of it is bad.
Reply:Thank you for pointing that out!! I went to the dentist on Friday and asked what age I should start bringing my son to the dentist, and he said around 4, but I should start brushing his teeth around 3!!!! WTF- My son is 18 months and he has brushed his teeth ever since the first one came in. It's just part of our bath routine. I got him a really cool, battery powered race car tooth brush, and he loves it. Why wouldn't people brush their kids teeth?? It's more than a shame, it's gross.
Reply:in my opinion . . . . the people giving that advice are simply STUPID and IRRESPONSIBLE . . . . one should practice plain good old fashioned oral hygiene at EVERY age. The earlier one starts developing good habits, the better.





My kids started brushing (or at least chewing on their toothbrush) as soon as their first tooth appeared! They would sit on the bathroom counter and brush their teeth while I brushed mine. We learned the strokes, rinsing, and cleaning %26amp; storing our toothbrushes properly.





Maybe those people telling mothers %26amp; caregivers not to worry are the ones we see out on the street who look like they've never encountered a toothbrush and their gums are repulsive !!!
Reply:every body with a tooth needs too brush it but children under 3 dont need any toothpaste
Reply:These people must be nuts. Toddlers are eating solid food now. Things that leave redisues that can easily turn into plaque and cause cavities. Don't listen to these people. Get your toddlers a toothbrush before they end up with a drill in their grills!!!!
Reply:you should start wiping your childrens gums with gauze from when they are young and then as teeth come inus a infant toothbrush, toothpaste is not neccesary at this age, too much flouride in the toothpaste will cause problems. Never Ever send your child to bed with anything but water in their cups or nothing at all and amke sure at night is especillay when you are brushing their teeth
Reply:If only all mothers thought as you do. I'm a Dental Therapist and I see this sort of thing all the time at work.



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