Re: teeth grinding, brushing teeth

[Guest guest]

Hi Brigitte,

Ya know, I was wondering about the teeth grinding myself. Dasia doesn't do

it as much anymore, but does sometimes, and I don't know if telling her no is

effective, or if it may cause her to do it more, for the attention. Also, I've

heard you're sopposed to save " no " for big issues, electrical outlets, playing

in the toilet!, so that NO keeps it's effectiveness. The grinding did bother me

enough, that I would tell her no, and put my finger on her lips, but I am no

expert on teeth grinding, and would wonder if it's better to ignore it? I wish I

had better advice for you, and also for the teeth brushing! We just muscle

through a quick brush, she's always mad, but it has to be done, so I just keep

it short, about 10 seconds.

brigitteforeman wrote:

Hi Everyone

I was just wondering if anyone else is having the same trouble as we

are, Bobbi is 19 months and I have tried for ages but to no avail to

brush her teeth. I have tried normal baby toothbrush/toothpaste, a

finger toothbrush and spiffies dental wipes, but she won't let me

anywhere near her teeth, and she has nearly a full set, she also grinds

her teeth, I am so worried and don't know what else to try, has anyone

got any suggestions or advice please!

Brigitte

[Guest guest]

You know, Jonah use to grind his teeth and I found ignoring was the best

answer. It seems to have stopped unless he has teeth coming in.

Re: teeth grinding, brushing teeth

> Hi Brigitte,

> Ya know, I was wondering about the teeth grinding myself. Dasia

doesn't do it as much anymore, but does sometimes, and I don't know if

telling her no is effective, or if it may cause her to do it more, for the

attention. Also, I've heard you're sopposed to save " no " for big issues,

electrical outlets, playing in the toilet!, so that NO keeps it's

effectiveness. The grinding did bother me enough, that I would tell her no,

and put my finger on her lips, but I am no expert on teeth grinding, and

would wonder if it's better to ignore it? I wish I had better advice for

you, and also for the teeth brushing! We just muscle through a quick brush,

she's always mad, but it has to be done, so I just keep it short, about 10

seconds.

>

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> brigitteforeman wrote:

> Hi Everyone

> I was just wondering if anyone else is having the same trouble as we

> are, Bobbi is 19 months and I have tried for ages but to no avail to

> brush her teeth. I have tried normal baby toothbrush/toothpaste, a

> finger toothbrush and spiffies dental wipes, but she won't let me

> anywhere near her teeth, and she has nearly a full set, she also grinds

> her teeth, I am so worried and don't know what else to try, has anyone

> got any suggestions or advice please!

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> Brigitte

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