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Can't even get him to brush his teeth! Am I totally ineffective as a parent?!
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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 476031" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>Nope. If you buy him what he wants he will engage in good behavior.</p><p></p><p>Worst case scenario, plain water will do. If your tap water is not fluoridated, you can buy "nursery water". It's bottled with added fluoride.</p><p></p><p>DD2, my supposedly normal child REFUSED toothpaste. I tried EVERY flavor available in stores. None suited her taste. I asked her what flavor she would like, and being a smart alec, she said chocolate. Guess what? I found chocolate toothpaste! Also, vanilla, coffee and all sorts of other flavors. She's still not a fan of brushing, but getting better, especially after the trauma of some serious dental work.</p><p></p><p>Does he like gum? Try finding gum with XYLITOL. I know Trident has at least two varieties made with that. It is actually GOOD for teeth, helps recalcify or rebuild weakened enamel. Also whitened my kids' teeth right up.</p><p></p><p>I'm waiting on the "cavity vaccine". They discovered years ago that most cavities are caused by a virus/bacteria organism. That's why some ppl with bad hygiene have decent teeth and others who are very diligent about their teeth still have issues. Heard/read about it about 10 or so years ago, but haven't heard anything since. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 476031, member: 11965"] Nope. If you buy him what he wants he will engage in good behavior. Worst case scenario, plain water will do. If your tap water is not fluoridated, you can buy "nursery water". It's bottled with added fluoride. DD2, my supposedly normal child REFUSED toothpaste. I tried EVERY flavor available in stores. None suited her taste. I asked her what flavor she would like, and being a smart alec, she said chocolate. Guess what? I found chocolate toothpaste! Also, vanilla, coffee and all sorts of other flavors. She's still not a fan of brushing, but getting better, especially after the trauma of some serious dental work. Does he like gum? Try finding gum with XYLITOL. I know Trident has at least two varieties made with that. It is actually GOOD for teeth, helps recalcify or rebuild weakened enamel. Also whitened my kids' teeth right up. I'm waiting on the "cavity vaccine". They discovered years ago that most cavities are caused by a virus/bacteria organism. That's why some ppl with bad hygiene have decent teeth and others who are very diligent about their teeth still have issues. Heard/read about it about 10 or so years ago, but haven't heard anything since. :( [/QUOTE]
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