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Tooth Brushing Trouble Shooting

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Thornhill, ON

Does anyone have difficulty with tooth brushing? My kid doesn't like it in general but HATES toothpaste. Any toothpastes you can recommend?

September 12, 2013
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A MyAutismTeam Member

We use Toms of Maine orange flavored toothpaste-they also have strawberry. I also bought a toothbrush that is double-sided so I can brush more teeth quickly...every little bit helps.

September 12, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I used to wrap my son in a towel and have his father brush his teeth while I held him. Thankfully he grew out of it!

September 12, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Try toms of maine toothpaste. It is a all natural toothpaste and my kids love their silly strawberry flavor as it does not have the strong menthol taste. They make it fluoride free too.

September 12, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

We just recently stopped the bubble gum flavor. It's all she would ever use. Brushing has always been a nightmare for us. Recently I got a Braun rotating one and she's doing much much better with her brushing. It has a 2 minute timer.

September 13, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

We are in the same boat with my son...he initially loved the sensation of the toothbrush bristles, but now it's a fight each and every day to get him to be still and keep his mouth open long enough to brush.

September 12, 2013

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