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MommyToAshley	Posted: Mar 26 2003, 11:49 AM
Happy Spring! Group: Administrators Posts: 27,473 Member No.: 2 Joined: 8-February 03	Ok, this may sound silly, but when do you start taking your child to the dentist? Now that Ashley is getting teeth, do I need to brush them? Obviously I wouldn't use toothpaste, since the flouride is not good for them if they swallow it. But, do you need to brush their baby teeth? Do they make toothbrushes for babies? I can't see Ashley allowing me to do this. -------------------- Dee Dee , Mommy to: Ashley Marie 9/05/02 Joshua Lee 2/03/00 (Our Angel in Heaven)

ashade75	Posted: Mar 26 2003, 12:03 PM
Silver Member Group: Members Posts: 707 Member No.: 6 Joined: 10-February 03	As you know my baby is now eight so things may have changed, but my pediatrician told me when they were little that I could use the wash cloth when I gave them a bath to clean their teeth. Just wipe them off with the wsh cloth and water. (Sounds funny I know). The first time I took any of my children to the dentist was around 2 1/2. The dentist didnt do much but it was a good experience to introduce them to the dentist and they got a really cool tothbrush and things to stain there teeth red. (haha) I actually took them to a dentist who specialized in children and only treated children because I was always scared of the Dentist growing up and dreaded going, so I thought I would try to make it a good experience for them. Now we all go to the same dentist and she is just as good! --------------------

Kaitlin'smom	Posted: Mar 26 2003, 12:05 PM
Graceland Group: Moderators Posts: 23,956 Member No.: 32 Joined: 5-March 03	no its a good question, even thought Kaitlin is not cutting teeth yet, I would like to know also. The only thing I have read is yes you can brush the tooth, and they do make baby tooth brushes. I have even see teethers that have soft brissles on one end for that purpose. As for when to take to dentist I have no clue so I will be interesed in finding out myself. -------------------- Di ~ mommy to Kaitlin wife to David

CantWait	Posted: Mar 26 2003, 06:58 PM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 20,387 Member No.: 28 Joined: 1-March 03	I did the same thing with Robbie as ashade. -------------------- ~Marie, mom to Robbie, 15 and Anthony, 7 and our newest addition, Mia Eliana~ ~~I promise to forget you not, my angels in heaven being watched by our fallen heroes, Dec 23 08, April 1 09, & May 18 09~~

MommyToAshley	Posted: Mar 27 2003, 12:06 AM
Happy Spring! Group: Administrators Posts: 27,473 Member No.: 2 Joined: 8-February 03	Thanks for the replies. I am sure glad you experienced Moms are around to keep me straight. What did Moms do before message boards? -------------------- Dee Dee , Mommy to: Ashley Marie 9/05/02 Joshua Lee 2/03/00 (Our Angel in Heaven)

supermom	Posted: Mar 27 2003, 06:09 AM
Me too, Me too!! Group: Members Posts: 2,795 Member No.: 26 Joined: 28-February 03	We took all of ours to the dentist before their first tooth - at least they got to have their mouths checked, and got used to the experience. They do make baby "finger" brushes - you slide them on your finger and clean their teeth and gums with them, but washcloths do work just as well (and cheaper!) You don't need toothpaste and it seems to feel good to them. If they are teething, you might try it with a frozen washcloth. -------------------- Beverly, DH Eje, and mom to PJ, 20 Leah, 18 Sara, 16 Anders, 5 and Emily, almost 2 "A mother holds her children's hands for just a little while, but she holds their hearts forever." "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi "Adolescence is a period of rapid changes. Between the ages of 12 and 17, for example, a parent ages as much as 20 years."

Kaitlin'smom	Posted: Mar 27 2003, 06:27 AM
Graceland Group: Moderators Posts: 23,956 Member No.: 32 Joined: 5-March 03	[/QUOTE]What did Moms do before message boards? d good question..............I am sure glad we have one now. Its so nice to read all the different opinions. Thanks for the board! -------------------- Di ~ mommy to Kaitlin wife to David

momofalyandsam	Posted: Apr 1 2003, 08:29 PM
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Member No.: 59 Joined: 30-March 03	My DD first dentist appt. was at 3yr. I called my dentist and asked at the time. 3 is the usual age for a first cleaning and floride treatment. I really wanted to get her in so she wouldn't have a fear or hatred for the dentist like her mom..lol. Margo

Heather	Posted: Apr 15 2003, 12:15 PM
So nice to be back :) Group: Members Posts: 1,027 Member No.: 134 Joined: 15-April 03	Hello!! I don't think it is a silly question either. I actually asked my doctor when is the best time because my daughter has 7 teeth!!! Good Ole Doc told me that generally 3 years is the age of the first appt. Unless there is a concern for the condition of the baby's teeth. -------------------- Heather

Hillbilly Housewife	Posted: Apr 15 2003, 12:50 PM
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