We recently switched to kids fluoride toothpaste and now DD refuses to let us brush her teeth. She cries and cries and only lets us brush with water. I think she got scared because we told her not to eat/swallow it like she did with the non-fluoride paste. Did anyone else go through this? How can we get her to use the toothpaste?
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@BeachMama: We were really worried about our kids swallowing fluoride too, but then our dentist told us that the ADA changed the regulations around fluoride and kids earlier this year! They recommend that kids as young as two use fluoride now... and he said that it's ok if they swallow some.
Now we don't emphasize that they shouldn't swallow, but instead just stress that they should spit out every 10 seconds or so. That seems to be doing the trick, as they're becoming good brushers after a bumpy start!
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@mrbee: thanks. I've tried telling her it's ok if she swallows some but she's stubborn and just flat out refuses to use her "princess toothpaste." And she hasn't gotten the hang of spitting yet but we still have her try. I may try buying a different kind to see if that entices her into trying.
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@BeachMama: Changing brands sounds smart! We didn't have luck with one brand (it was "too spicy" apparently), but we got a new strawberry-flavored one and it's been a big hit with both kids!!
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@BeachMama: I would let her pick out a toothpaste at the store - that way she might be more excited to use it
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