i have a 98 jeep cherokee sport and want to buy a brush guard for off-roading. I found one by warned that is alright, but not the one im really crazy about...I did however find another one that fits a 98 jeep grand cherokee. I wanted to know if This one would fit my jeep, if they are inter-changable. Also do you have advice on installing them?Brush guard for 98 jeep cherokee sport?
Check out the website below for another style of bumper for the Jeep Cherokee (XJ). I like this style, but it is pretty pricey. No, the Grand Cherokee and Cherokee are not interchangeable. If they are made for the vehicle they should just bolt on with the holes already available.
Have fun.Brush guard for 98 jeep cherokee sport?
Look in Quadratec.com
No the one for the GC will not fit. As for quadratec.com they specialize in the JEEP type vehicles (CJ, YJ, TJ).
Ok I have a 98 JGC and I havent found any I am crazy about. I dont not believe it will fit because of the mounting brackets as I believe the JGC has a different nose than the Cherokee. I would contact the manufacture and ask them.
Friday, January 8, 2010
If kids dont eat sweets and brush teeth twice a day, can this avoid cavities?
ive heard people say, even brushing and avoiding sweets some kids **** still prone to getting holes,, is this true?If kids dont eat sweets and brush teeth twice a day, can this avoid cavities?
Yup, You can avoid anything you want and you can STILL Get Cavaties, as it comes from a variety of sources. However, My husband doesn't have one cavity, and he eats sweets, candy and soda like there is no tommorow. The best thing to do with children from their very first dental appointment is for the dentist to seal their teeth, making them less prone to cavaties in the first place.If kids dont eat sweets and brush teeth twice a day, can this avoid cavities?
Don't worry, I'm sure he'll be well taken care of. Report Abuse
i ate sweets growing up and didn't have a cavity until I was 22. I'm 24 now. I guess it doesn't matter. You just have to take care of your teeth as much as possible. I believe all foods can give you cavities if you don't take care of your teeth.
only if they're lucky. When I was a kid I brushed my teeth about once a day and ate so much junk and I still don't have any cavities.
Yup, You can avoid anything you want and you can STILL Get Cavaties, as it comes from a variety of sources. However, My husband doesn't have one cavity, and he eats sweets, candy and soda like there is no tommorow. The best thing to do with children from their very first dental appointment is for the dentist to seal their teeth, making them less prone to cavaties in the first place.If kids dont eat sweets and brush teeth twice a day, can this avoid cavities?
Don't worry, I'm sure he'll be well taken care of. Report Abuse
i ate sweets growing up and didn't have a cavity until I was 22. I'm 24 now. I guess it doesn't matter. You just have to take care of your teeth as much as possible. I believe all foods can give you cavities if you don't take care of your teeth.
only if they're lucky. When I was a kid I brushed my teeth about once a day and ate so much junk and I still don't have any cavities.
Ive heard that its bad to brush your teeth immediately after eating and that you should wait a half hour. T/F?
Somewhat true, if you eat/drink something very acidic (orange juice, sodas, etc) your enamel will be weaker afterwards and it might be better to wait a little while first, but not if this keeps you from brushing them. Generally, I have people brush first thing in the morning and before bed really well and if you want fresher breath after the meals, just run in and gently slap some toothpaste on your teeth and brush your tongue well. Also, try not to rinse after this, just spit, and do not rinse/eat/drink for at least 30 minutes and you also get a fluoride treatment which helps stregthen teeth. Most people rinse their toothpaste off which is good for small children, but adults need the fluoride to keep cavities away.Ive heard that its bad to brush your teeth immediately after eating and that you should wait a half hour. T/F?
He is right.Ive heard that its bad to brush your teeth immediately after eating and that you should wait a half hour. T/F?
False.
If you let that stuff sit on your teeth your teeth are going to absolb some of that. What you dont realize is that your teeth absorb fluids. The reason for saliva is digestion, but then you may ask why do you salivate if your not eating? The reason for that is because you have minerals in your saliva that help your teeth to remineralize when you have an incipient cavity. It also helps to flush away stuff that you do have in your mouth. Drinking Coke and sugary drinks isnt what you big concern is, they leave the oral cavity quickly and the saliva helps to wash away most of the sugars on your teeth. Its things like Jube Jubes and skittles or anything that actually STICKS to your teeth that you need to get off your teeth right away!
T. Some foods and drinks contain acid, like citric acid in fruit. This acid slightly melts the outer layer of your teeth, making it softer, which can then be brushed off with vigorous brushing. Thus, wait half an hour before brushing, especially for foods/drinks that are highly acidic.
He is right.Ive heard that its bad to brush your teeth immediately after eating and that you should wait a half hour. T/F?
False.
If you let that stuff sit on your teeth your teeth are going to absolb some of that. What you dont realize is that your teeth absorb fluids. The reason for saliva is digestion, but then you may ask why do you salivate if your not eating? The reason for that is because you have minerals in your saliva that help your teeth to remineralize when you have an incipient cavity. It also helps to flush away stuff that you do have in your mouth. Drinking Coke and sugary drinks isnt what you big concern is, they leave the oral cavity quickly and the saliva helps to wash away most of the sugars on your teeth. Its things like Jube Jubes and skittles or anything that actually STICKS to your teeth that you need to get off your teeth right away!
T. Some foods and drinks contain acid, like citric acid in fruit. This acid slightly melts the outer layer of your teeth, making it softer, which can then be brushed off with vigorous brushing. Thus, wait half an hour before brushing, especially for foods/drinks that are highly acidic.
Were the bristles in my sable brush really plucked from the butt of a Russian weasel?
I'd be suspicious if I were you. My pet opossums' butts have recently been shaved clean.Were the bristles in my sable brush really plucked from the butt of a Russian weasel?
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=sable+brushWere the bristles in my sable brush really plucked from the butt of a Russian weasel?
ouch poor Weasel
That's how I make money on the side, my nickname is ';Sable.';
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=sable+brushWere the bristles in my sable brush really plucked from the butt of a Russian weasel?
ouch poor Weasel
That's how I make money on the side, my nickname is ';Sable.';
Carli Gazoorian - What is a good brush for a long haired cat?
What the devil is this question being asked here for?Carli Gazoorian - What is a good brush for a long haired cat?
i use a slicker brush on my cat...unless you are going to paint a picture of a cat, and then any old brush in the box will do.Carli Gazoorian - What is a good brush for a long haired cat?
i will write this slowly because it might be that you have problems with the categories the questions that get answered here are relating to art i know cat is also a three lettered word but art does not start with c. so to get a sensible answer you need to find an animal category
i use a slicker brush on my cat...unless you are going to paint a picture of a cat, and then any old brush in the box will do.Carli Gazoorian - What is a good brush for a long haired cat?
i will write this slowly because it might be that you have problems with the categories the questions that get answered here are relating to art i know cat is also a three lettered word but art does not start with c. so to get a sensible answer you need to find an animal category
Where can I go online to brush up on Word and Excel for a new job?
I just got a new job working in customer service and other assorted office duties... but I need to brush up on Word and Excel so I don't encounter any problems with not knowing what to do... is there anything online that I can review both of them? I start the job tomorrow...Where can I go online to brush up on Word and Excel for a new job?
I think Bill Jelen (aka Mr. Excel) has the best on line tutorials, and they are completely free. I put a link to the list of the currently available tutorials below. There's over 100 of them.
I also put a link to the iTunes download in case you don't already have iTunes (also free), which is required to play the tutorials.
The tutorials are worth the bother of installing iTunes. They're excellent.
-Jim Gordon
http://360.yahoo.com/profile-i7JMeio7cqv鈥?/a>Where can I go online to brush up on Word and Excel for a new job?
Microsofts site is great for looking up excel/word/powerpoint questions. They have tutorials you can follow as well.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/produc鈥?/a>
Look to the left side for selections of software to explore. Good luck.
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I think Bill Jelen (aka Mr. Excel) has the best on line tutorials, and they are completely free. I put a link to the list of the currently available tutorials below. There's over 100 of them.
I also put a link to the iTunes download in case you don't already have iTunes (also free), which is required to play the tutorials.
The tutorials are worth the bother of installing iTunes. They're excellent.
-Jim Gordon
http://360.yahoo.com/profile-i7JMeio7cqv鈥?/a>Where can I go online to brush up on Word and Excel for a new job?
Microsofts site is great for looking up excel/word/powerpoint questions. They have tutorials you can follow as well.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/produc鈥?/a>
Look to the left side for selections of software to explore. Good luck.
Best way to refresh is to just do! Good luck.
There is a smell when i brush my teeth or chew those whitening gums with aspartame?
after i brush my teeth or chew that type of gum there is a smell, but not when i chew gum with regular sugar, why is that?There is a smell when i brush my teeth or chew those whitening gums with aspartame?
aspertame is very powdery, and it' could be like when you fill a bucket with sand and the powder flies up and all around, that's probably what you smell.There is a smell when i brush my teeth or chew those whitening gums with aspartame?
HELLO,
THE GUM WITH SUGAR HAS NO AFTERTASTE BECAUSE SUGAR IS VERY PALATABLE. THE ASPARTAME GUM HAS AN AFTERTASTE BECAUSE IT IS AN ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENT.
It is probably the aspertane or just the smell of the water when you are done brushing your teeth I wouldn't be worried I would cut back on the sugared pop though.
Aspartame Dont use it!
aspertame is very powdery, and it' could be like when you fill a bucket with sand and the powder flies up and all around, that's probably what you smell.There is a smell when i brush my teeth or chew those whitening gums with aspartame?
HELLO,
THE GUM WITH SUGAR HAS NO AFTERTASTE BECAUSE SUGAR IS VERY PALATABLE. THE ASPARTAME GUM HAS AN AFTERTASTE BECAUSE IT IS AN ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENT.
It is probably the aspertane or just the smell of the water when you are done brushing your teeth I wouldn't be worried I would cut back on the sugared pop though.
Aspartame Dont use it!
Does everybody gag themselves when they brush their teeth?
Mysister always gags when she brushes her teeth, it is really annoying!Does everybody gag themselves when they brush their teeth?
My husband does. He also has a very sensitve gag reflex though. I almost never gag when I brush my teeth though. I think it has to do with how far back you stick the toothbrush when brushing your tongue and also with your gag reflex in general.Does everybody gag themselves when they brush their teeth?
i gag if i put the toothbrush too far back inside my mouth,especially if i try to brush my tongue.but it don't seem to be a problem for my siblings.
Psh then she shouldn't brush too far back! If it's her toungue she's brushing then she needs to chill and use mouthwash instead. If she is brushing her back teeth then she is brushing too hard and pushing too hard.
No, either she's doing it wrong, has a flare for the dramatic, or needs her tonsils out.
No, It's all about personal gag reflexes.
I do. It's annoying to be the person gagging, too. It especially happens if I drink too much coffee on an empty stomach.
I gag when I brush the back of my tongue not when I brush my teeth.
my daughter and i do if we brush too far back on our tongues.
it's very annoying when that happens. but i would have to say alot of people gag when they brush their teeth.
No when I brush my tongue I gag.The tongue should be brushed also
Hold your nose and the gag reflex disappears
only when i brush too far back on my tongue.
tell her to swallow lol
It depends on the way he/she brushes the teeth. If you brush touches the sides or the back of the oral cavity, or even the posterior part of your tongue, there is a chance that gag reflex will occur. These areas that i mentioned are innervated by the sensory branch of our vagus nerve (Cranial nerve 10). Once a stimulus is given (like touch or pressure), gag reflex will occur.
Try not to reach those ';far'; areas with your toothbrush. But take note that gag reflex is a good sign that your vagus nerve is properly functioning, because vagus nerve also innervates the other parts of the body such as the intestines myenteric and meissner's plexuses.
My husband does. He also has a very sensitve gag reflex though. I almost never gag when I brush my teeth though. I think it has to do with how far back you stick the toothbrush when brushing your tongue and also with your gag reflex in general.Does everybody gag themselves when they brush their teeth?
i gag if i put the toothbrush too far back inside my mouth,especially if i try to brush my tongue.but it don't seem to be a problem for my siblings.
Psh then she shouldn't brush too far back! If it's her toungue she's brushing then she needs to chill and use mouthwash instead. If she is brushing her back teeth then she is brushing too hard and pushing too hard.
No, either she's doing it wrong, has a flare for the dramatic, or needs her tonsils out.
No, It's all about personal gag reflexes.
I do. It's annoying to be the person gagging, too. It especially happens if I drink too much coffee on an empty stomach.
I gag when I brush the back of my tongue not when I brush my teeth.
my daughter and i do if we brush too far back on our tongues.
it's very annoying when that happens. but i would have to say alot of people gag when they brush their teeth.
No when I brush my tongue I gag.The tongue should be brushed also
Hold your nose and the gag reflex disappears
only when i brush too far back on my tongue.
tell her to swallow lol
It depends on the way he/she brushes the teeth. If you brush touches the sides or the back of the oral cavity, or even the posterior part of your tongue, there is a chance that gag reflex will occur. These areas that i mentioned are innervated by the sensory branch of our vagus nerve (Cranial nerve 10). Once a stimulus is given (like touch or pressure), gag reflex will occur.
Try not to reach those ';far'; areas with your toothbrush. But take note that gag reflex is a good sign that your vagus nerve is properly functioning, because vagus nerve also innervates the other parts of the body such as the intestines myenteric and meissner's plexuses.
Is Mac Studio Fix Fluid to creamy to be blend with the 109 brush?
The 109 brush is it to creamy to be blended well or notIs Mac Studio Fix Fluid to creamy to be blend with the 109 brush?
Nope! It'ss work great =]
I use either the 109 or the 187.. both works perfectly fine
Nope! It'ss work great =]
I use either the 109 or the 187.. both works perfectly fine
Why aren't you supposed to brush hair after removing do rag?
ppl say not to because it will ruin some wave pattern. if im not supposed how long do i wait ?Why aren't you supposed to brush hair after removing do rag?
Most guys I know just put grease on it and dont brush it until after they wash it the next week.
It really depends on the definition you want your waves to have . The longer you go without brushing, the more defined your waves will be / It also depends on the length of your hair. The shorter the more faint the wave pattern will be .
Most guys I know just put grease on it and dont brush it until after they wash it the next week.
It really depends on the definition you want your waves to have . The longer you go without brushing, the more defined your waves will be / It also depends on the length of your hair. The shorter the more faint the wave pattern will be .
How does a cordless tooth brush charge?
the base of the brush has no contacts,its totally sealed with no contacts that i can see,neither does the chargin base....any ideas...thanksHow does a cordless tooth brush charge?
Ah, this once mystified me too...
The base has a coil in it, which is connected to the AC mains supply. The toothbrush also has a coil of wire in its bottom, so when the two are next to each other (but not touching), a voltage is induced in the toothbrush's coil, giving a current to charge its battery.
Therefore, there doesn't have to be any metal-on-metal contact as the coils can be a couple of millimeters away for charging to happen.How does a cordless tooth brush charge?
The tooth fairy does it when you are asleep!!!!!!
it has batteries
Ah, this once mystified me too...
The base has a coil in it, which is connected to the AC mains supply. The toothbrush also has a coil of wire in its bottom, so when the two are next to each other (but not touching), a voltage is induced in the toothbrush's coil, giving a current to charge its battery.
Therefore, there doesn't have to be any metal-on-metal contact as the coils can be a couple of millimeters away for charging to happen.How does a cordless tooth brush charge?
The tooth fairy does it when you are asleep!!!!!!
it has batteries
How do you use the brush in the Ugg care kit....stone side and nylon/brass side and notches on the side?
When your boots got wet and it hardens, use the stone side first to soften the suede then use the brass side to make it more ';furry';.caption cortisone cream
How do you use the brush in the Ugg care kit....stone side and nylon/brass side and notches on the side?
When your boots got wet and it hardens, use the stone side first to soften the suede then use the brass side to make it more ';furry';.
Do you floss before you brush your teeth or the other way around?
I brush, then floss, than use mouth washDo you floss before you brush your teeth or the other way around?
Floss after you brush to get any particles brushing may have missed. Then rinse.Do you floss before you brush your teeth or the other way around?
I don't floss at all. I can't be bothered with such trivial tasks.
usually after you brush and through out the day
the other way around
before and after and throught the day
floss first than brush.
i brush my teeth
then floss
then put on my retainers!
Floss after you brush to get any particles brushing may have missed. Then rinse.Do you floss before you brush your teeth or the other way around?
I don't floss at all. I can't be bothered with such trivial tasks.
usually after you brush and through out the day
the other way around
before and after and throught the day
floss first than brush.
i brush my teeth
then floss
then put on my retainers!
Best way to sharpen a brush hog blades?
I recently heard of a new way to sharpen the blades on my brush hog, they said to take a cutting torch and just barely shave it off were its as sharp as a razor, I always just used a grinder, so whats best and whyBest way to sharpen a brush hog blades?
In the field that will work, but wouldn't recommend routinely doing it, you may also take the temper out of the blade with the torchBest way to sharpen a brush hog blades?
grinder
In the field that will work, but wouldn't recommend routinely doing it, you may also take the temper out of the blade with the torchBest way to sharpen a brush hog blades?
grinder
How can I make my teeth really white without using whitening? I brush a lot.?
I read baking soda and peroxide works. Read also strawberries and oranges are natural teeth whiteners. Keep up with reg cleanings. Good luck!How can I make my teeth really white without using whitening? I brush a lot.?
The bottom line is you will get what you pay for.
You could get Crest Whitestrips..they are good..but not great.
They will make your teeth whiter, but it won't last as long as professional bleaching. Yes, this may cost more, but it will last you a lot longer.
You could use a whitening toothpaste. However, these are very abrasive, and would be similar to taking sandpaper to your teeth.
Go to your dentist, get a cleaning and such done, and pay for bleaching. You will be happier in the long run.How can I make my teeth really white without using whitening? I brush a lot.?
A thorough cleaning and polishing at the dentist.
The bottom line is you will get what you pay for.
You could get Crest Whitestrips..they are good..but not great.
They will make your teeth whiter, but it won't last as long as professional bleaching. Yes, this may cost more, but it will last you a lot longer.
You could use a whitening toothpaste. However, these are very abrasive, and would be similar to taking sandpaper to your teeth.
Go to your dentist, get a cleaning and such done, and pay for bleaching. You will be happier in the long run.How can I make my teeth really white without using whitening? I brush a lot.?
A thorough cleaning and polishing at the dentist.
How do you get ribs out of your teeth? I tried to brush and floss and I still can't get a piece of it out.
Try a water pik, or one of those ultra-sonic toothbrushes. The vibrations just shake it out.How do you get ribs out of your teeth? I tried to brush and floss and I still can't get a piece of it out.
suck it out of your teeth. It will eventually come out if you keep messing with it.
You can try getting it out with the edge of some paper, stick it between your teeth as if you were flossing.How do you get ribs out of your teeth? I tried to brush and floss and I still can't get a piece of it out.
Wait a couple of days and it will float it's way onto your tounge eventually....It's super gross.
try doubling up the floss to make it thicker
tooth pick
If those two things don't work, you might need to keep it in there and save it for another meal :-)caption cortisone cream
suck it out of your teeth. It will eventually come out if you keep messing with it.
You can try getting it out with the edge of some paper, stick it between your teeth as if you were flossing.How do you get ribs out of your teeth? I tried to brush and floss and I still can't get a piece of it out.
Wait a couple of days and it will float it's way onto your tounge eventually....It's super gross.
try doubling up the floss to make it thicker
tooth pick
If those two things don't work, you might need to keep it in there and save it for another meal :-)
How can you straighten your brush? Please answer!?
The square-looking brushes. Like... for post colors.
How can I straighten it? With alcohol? pressure?How can you straighten your brush? Please answer!?
What did you do? Leave them sitting in water and found them permanently bent? LOL I have made that mistake in the past. NEVER LEAVE YOUR BRUSHES DIRTY OR SITTING IN WATER. As soon as you are through painting rinse them out and put a little soap on the bristles and gently work in through and then rinse thoroughly. This will keep your brushes nice for a long time. It is much cheaper than buying new brushes all the time... believe me I learned the hard way.
If you need to reshape your brushes clean them good and then put soap in them and form the bristles the way you want them to be and let it dry. It won't hurt your brush and it helps it keep its shape until your bristles are retrained to be straight. You can rinse the soap out later before you use them again.
If all else fails take a small piece of aluminum foil and wrap around the bristles and flatten the way you want the bristles to be and let dry. Good luck. Next time wash them out right away and lay them flat to dry and you won't have this problem.How can you straighten your brush? Please answer!?
I did this twice and it worked pretty well. But I tested on a brush I didn't care about. I took Elmer's washable glue and put it in my brush and then formed the bristles how I wanted them and let it dry. Kept it like that for a few days, and then washed it out with warm water. Worked pretty well on the natural bristles of my oil brushes.
As I said you might want to test it on one first. I wasn't really sure how it was going to work myself. Might try it as a last resort since the other ideas seem pretty good as well.
This is a long shot. Bent hair are usually evidence of either bad brushes or abuse. Usually it means the end of the brushes life.
Clean thoroughly and wrap paper around the brush. Leave the top open. Flatten (only if it is a flat brush) and apply light pressure with a book. Do not squish just ensure the flat shape stays. Let dry over night. Pray a lot and maybe, just maybe your hairs will be straight again.
How can I straighten it? With alcohol? pressure?How can you straighten your brush? Please answer!?
What did you do? Leave them sitting in water and found them permanently bent? LOL I have made that mistake in the past. NEVER LEAVE YOUR BRUSHES DIRTY OR SITTING IN WATER. As soon as you are through painting rinse them out and put a little soap on the bristles and gently work in through and then rinse thoroughly. This will keep your brushes nice for a long time. It is much cheaper than buying new brushes all the time... believe me I learned the hard way.
If you need to reshape your brushes clean them good and then put soap in them and form the bristles the way you want them to be and let it dry. It won't hurt your brush and it helps it keep its shape until your bristles are retrained to be straight. You can rinse the soap out later before you use them again.
If all else fails take a small piece of aluminum foil and wrap around the bristles and flatten the way you want the bristles to be and let dry. Good luck. Next time wash them out right away and lay them flat to dry and you won't have this problem.How can you straighten your brush? Please answer!?
I did this twice and it worked pretty well. But I tested on a brush I didn't care about. I took Elmer's washable glue and put it in my brush and then formed the bristles how I wanted them and let it dry. Kept it like that for a few days, and then washed it out with warm water. Worked pretty well on the natural bristles of my oil brushes.
As I said you might want to test it on one first. I wasn't really sure how it was going to work myself. Might try it as a last resort since the other ideas seem pretty good as well.
This is a long shot. Bent hair are usually evidence of either bad brushes or abuse. Usually it means the end of the brushes life.
Clean thoroughly and wrap paper around the brush. Leave the top open. Flatten (only if it is a flat brush) and apply light pressure with a book. Do not squish just ensure the flat shape stays. Let dry over night. Pray a lot and maybe, just maybe your hairs will be straight again.
Do you have any clever ideas to get a toddler to willingly brush her teeth?
there is a listerine mouth wash, i think its listerine but it has agent blue stuff in it and it helps kids know where to brush, that might make it fun.Do you have any clever ideas to get a toddler to willingly brush her teeth?
Willingly, no. My husband holds my son down and tickles him, and when he opens his mouth to laugh, I go in with the toothbrush.Do you have any clever ideas to get a toddler to willingly brush her teeth?
Make it a contest you tell her that mommy and her are going to see who can bush longest and the winner gets to pick what you will do that day for fun. It worked with mine and they didn't realize that they are brushing for the recommended time I even got then to use mouth wash and floss ( they are 7 now) .
I tell my four year old that if she doesn't when she gets her big girl teeth they are going to rot and be real ugly and she brushes them right away.
Tell her she gets some stickers or a cookie at the end of the week, works on my three little girls.
Cool, I just saw a commercial for the new mouthwash for kids, it's made by Listerine and it is dark blue (I believe it's called Listerine Agent Cool Blue). The mouthwash has an ingredient that turns plaque blue. Anyway, the kids brush their teeth, then rinse with the mouthwash, and if there is any blue on their teeth when they spit out the wash, then they know they need to re-brush those areas. Kids think its cool because it turns their teeth blue! But once the teeth are properly clean, the blue is gone. I remember something like this when I was a kid, but it was little white tablets that tasted like cherries, and turned your teeth red if they weren't clean enough. We liked it, and we brushed more, too! Good luck with your little one and the brushing!
We just bought our older children (6 and 4) toothbrushes that, when squeezed, have a light that flashes for 60 seconds. They love checking to make sure the light is still flashing, and know when it stops, their teeth are clean.
There are plenty of books for toddlers about brushing their teeth, washing their hands, etc. But, in my experiences - my kids would rather hear a book about fire trucks or barbie pretending to be rapunzel, then about brushing their teeth.
Next time you're at the store - have the child pick out the toothbrush. More than likely they'll pick out a battery operated one. My son found a fire truck one, and now loves to brush his teeth.
Also, buy a toothpaste of a bubblegum flavor (NOT bubblegum mint - yuck!). Or berry. Make sure it's not mint. Most toddlers don't like mint. Have your child also pick this out.
Keep a routine. Always brush your teeth after breakfast. And before bedtime. Keep it at the same time every day. That way, you can just announce what time it is, and the child will know what to do. After that, it becomes habit.
And good routines, become good habits.
My son never wanted to brush his teeth. One day, out of the blue, I just said that if he doesn't brush his teeth there will be ';teeth buggies'; in his mouth. That was enough for him. He now brushes his teeth without any problems.
My 2 %26amp; 4yr olds love to brush their teeth. I think it's that ';Sponge Bob'; toothpaste that gets them excited. You should try some different flavors out, that way you won't have too much trouble with it. They don't usually like minty stuff, it burns their tongue. Look for something fruity, or bubble gum flavored (that's our favorite) thay even have vanilla flavored (that's what my 15yr old likes. Don't give up, some kids just don't like to brush.
A toothbrush with her fav cartoon .....worked for mine
Have you tried Orajels begginers toothpaste. Finally worked for my kids
try to make it a game and give them rewards for doing it my two nieces love brushing their teeth it makes them feel like big girls to be able to act grown that is another idea but all kids are different so you just got try different things and stick with it for a few weeks to really give each idea a chance to work
Incentives are great! Stickers, new toothbrush, whatever works for her. Frankly, I'm having a hard time getting my 12 year old son to be motivated to brush his teeth!
If you can find a doll with open mouth, sometimes in old toys shop, or just a doll with a mouth, and give the toothbrush to your toddler, and tell him or her how to brush the doll's teeth. It may work. Then hold up a plastic cup to the doll's mouth and tell him or her to give them water to rinse afterward. They love to imitate, Try it, it may work.
Use the bubble gum toothpaste...it taste great and she will love to brush her teeth
let her do it for a little bit and then you do it for a little make it like a shareing game. She will evtually get her teeth cleaned DO NOT force her if she doesn't want to do it. If she does not brush her teeth for a couple days it is still better than traumatizing her then she will never really do a good job.
I let my little boy pick out his toothbrushes and then we make up ';games'; to play while WE brush (this way he sees me and hubby brushing too).... who can brush all their teeth the BEST, who can hold keep brushing until the buzzer goes off (I set a timer for two minutes and act like I am struggling to make it and then he is the winner). I also use a chore chart and he gets tokens for chores he does and when he has tokens saved up he gets to pick a fun activity or a new toy.
Get the chewable tablets that make the plaque on her teeth turn pink. Then she can see where to brush. Turn it into a little game where she has to attack the evil plaque.
For a long time I would wrap my daughter in a tight towel and force brush them. Then I went to the store and bought this cute little kids electric toothbrush thinking my daughter would love it. Turns out it kinda freaked her out. So finally I was like pick out a toothbrush anyone you want I'll pay whatever it takes. She picked out a princess toothbrush and some princess and scooby doo toothpaste. I continued for a couple of days to brush them for her when it hit me. Let her do it herself. Now she brushes her own teeth willingly and I will watch and guide as needed. I inspect them afterwards and if I see that a spot was missed I'll go in with her hand still on the brush and get it. Then we got these cute little 5oz lion king cups that she gets to rinse with. Hope this helps. I've also learned that letting them do it ';themselves'; helps with brush hair, getting dressed, cleaning their own room, getting in the carseat, pretty much everything.
Try a toothbrush that lights up. They can be found at most drugstores for just a few dollars. It is timed so they brush their teeth for the recommended time. The light excites kids and encourage them to brush.
Let her pick out the toothbrush. That's a good one, then get a toothpaste that isn't yucky. Tell her you are going to brush for her first, then let her try on her own.
Barney has a great song that I sing with my son, it goes like this...
I'm brushing my teeth on top,
It's so much fun I hate to stop,
Chorus:
And when I'm brushing my teeth and having so much fun,
I never let the wa-ter run, NO, I never let the water run!
Now I'm brushing my teeth on bottom,
'Cause I wouldn't wanna say I forgot 'em.
Chorus again:
...make up your own words that will make her laugh and make it fun!
TOOTHBRUSHES THAT PLAY MUSIC! I had one when I was little, and I loved it so much that I'd go into the bathroom and listen to it. lol
i dont know my son wont leave the toothbrush alone i think he does it 5 times a day...try the flavor toothpaste
let her pick out a really cool toothbrush (ex. dora the explorer) and buy kids toothpaste so that it tastes like bubblegum and has sparkles in it. most little kids don't like mint
Show her a really old person with no teeth and tell her that she will look like that if she does not brush them.
Like they did when parents actually raised their kids with respect, pop them on the butt and they will never miss brushing again.
I went through this with my son when he was 2 or so. We were talking about monsters one night and how he was scared of them and I told him about 'plaque monsters' eating his teeth and how much they hated toothpaste.
Now, he's 9, we brush together to get rid of the plaque monsters. When he/she gets older you can take a toothpick and rub it on the teeth and get some 'plaque monsters' on it so the kid knows you weren't just kidding with him.
I think the thing that works the best is to do it together. It's great bonding time to make funny faces in the mirror and fight over the mirror by butting each other out of the way.
Have fun and enjoy!
I buy my toddler a toothbrush with his favorite character in it. And I make brushing my teeth and showing him as much fun as possible.
Our 2 %26amp; 1/2 yr. old daughter loves to be held upside down when playing. So if she's really not cooperating and we need to get her teeth brushed, I'll pick her up, hold her upside down, and my wife will brush her teeth while she's laughing and giggling.
Not a good long-term solution, but it works in a pinch. Of course, we're doing the brushing for her; she's not really ready to brush on her own. Once she it, I don't think this'll work. :)
Also, she loves Dora the Explorer, and early on my wife got her a Dora battery-powered spin-brush (don't know the brand -- was available at the CVS drug store). So at bedtime it's not just ';Let's go brush';, but ';Let's go brush with Dora and Boots!';, which makes it a happier experience for her.
And finally -- though this might result in big therapy bills in a couple of years -- my wife does explain, ';We have to go brush our teeth so they don't get holes in them';. In a cheerful way -- not a mean threat -- but it does seem to get the point across that brushing is important.
Good luck!
Willingly, no. My husband holds my son down and tickles him, and when he opens his mouth to laugh, I go in with the toothbrush.Do you have any clever ideas to get a toddler to willingly brush her teeth?
Make it a contest you tell her that mommy and her are going to see who can bush longest and the winner gets to pick what you will do that day for fun. It worked with mine and they didn't realize that they are brushing for the recommended time I even got then to use mouth wash and floss ( they are 7 now) .
I tell my four year old that if she doesn't when she gets her big girl teeth they are going to rot and be real ugly and she brushes them right away.
Tell her she gets some stickers or a cookie at the end of the week, works on my three little girls.
Cool, I just saw a commercial for the new mouthwash for kids, it's made by Listerine and it is dark blue (I believe it's called Listerine Agent Cool Blue). The mouthwash has an ingredient that turns plaque blue. Anyway, the kids brush their teeth, then rinse with the mouthwash, and if there is any blue on their teeth when they spit out the wash, then they know they need to re-brush those areas. Kids think its cool because it turns their teeth blue! But once the teeth are properly clean, the blue is gone. I remember something like this when I was a kid, but it was little white tablets that tasted like cherries, and turned your teeth red if they weren't clean enough. We liked it, and we brushed more, too! Good luck with your little one and the brushing!
We just bought our older children (6 and 4) toothbrushes that, when squeezed, have a light that flashes for 60 seconds. They love checking to make sure the light is still flashing, and know when it stops, their teeth are clean.
There are plenty of books for toddlers about brushing their teeth, washing their hands, etc. But, in my experiences - my kids would rather hear a book about fire trucks or barbie pretending to be rapunzel, then about brushing their teeth.
Next time you're at the store - have the child pick out the toothbrush. More than likely they'll pick out a battery operated one. My son found a fire truck one, and now loves to brush his teeth.
Also, buy a toothpaste of a bubblegum flavor (NOT bubblegum mint - yuck!). Or berry. Make sure it's not mint. Most toddlers don't like mint. Have your child also pick this out.
Keep a routine. Always brush your teeth after breakfast. And before bedtime. Keep it at the same time every day. That way, you can just announce what time it is, and the child will know what to do. After that, it becomes habit.
And good routines, become good habits.
My son never wanted to brush his teeth. One day, out of the blue, I just said that if he doesn't brush his teeth there will be ';teeth buggies'; in his mouth. That was enough for him. He now brushes his teeth without any problems.
My 2 %26amp; 4yr olds love to brush their teeth. I think it's that ';Sponge Bob'; toothpaste that gets them excited. You should try some different flavors out, that way you won't have too much trouble with it. They don't usually like minty stuff, it burns their tongue. Look for something fruity, or bubble gum flavored (that's our favorite) thay even have vanilla flavored (that's what my 15yr old likes. Don't give up, some kids just don't like to brush.
A toothbrush with her fav cartoon .....worked for mine
Have you tried Orajels begginers toothpaste. Finally worked for my kids
try to make it a game and give them rewards for doing it my two nieces love brushing their teeth it makes them feel like big girls to be able to act grown that is another idea but all kids are different so you just got try different things and stick with it for a few weeks to really give each idea a chance to work
Incentives are great! Stickers, new toothbrush, whatever works for her. Frankly, I'm having a hard time getting my 12 year old son to be motivated to brush his teeth!
If you can find a doll with open mouth, sometimes in old toys shop, or just a doll with a mouth, and give the toothbrush to your toddler, and tell him or her how to brush the doll's teeth. It may work. Then hold up a plastic cup to the doll's mouth and tell him or her to give them water to rinse afterward. They love to imitate, Try it, it may work.
Use the bubble gum toothpaste...it taste great and she will love to brush her teeth
let her do it for a little bit and then you do it for a little make it like a shareing game. She will evtually get her teeth cleaned DO NOT force her if she doesn't want to do it. If she does not brush her teeth for a couple days it is still better than traumatizing her then she will never really do a good job.
I let my little boy pick out his toothbrushes and then we make up ';games'; to play while WE brush (this way he sees me and hubby brushing too).... who can brush all their teeth the BEST, who can hold keep brushing until the buzzer goes off (I set a timer for two minutes and act like I am struggling to make it and then he is the winner). I also use a chore chart and he gets tokens for chores he does and when he has tokens saved up he gets to pick a fun activity or a new toy.
Get the chewable tablets that make the plaque on her teeth turn pink. Then she can see where to brush. Turn it into a little game where she has to attack the evil plaque.
For a long time I would wrap my daughter in a tight towel and force brush them. Then I went to the store and bought this cute little kids electric toothbrush thinking my daughter would love it. Turns out it kinda freaked her out. So finally I was like pick out a toothbrush anyone you want I'll pay whatever it takes. She picked out a princess toothbrush and some princess and scooby doo toothpaste. I continued for a couple of days to brush them for her when it hit me. Let her do it herself. Now she brushes her own teeth willingly and I will watch and guide as needed. I inspect them afterwards and if I see that a spot was missed I'll go in with her hand still on the brush and get it. Then we got these cute little 5oz lion king cups that she gets to rinse with. Hope this helps. I've also learned that letting them do it ';themselves'; helps with brush hair, getting dressed, cleaning their own room, getting in the carseat, pretty much everything.
Try a toothbrush that lights up. They can be found at most drugstores for just a few dollars. It is timed so they brush their teeth for the recommended time. The light excites kids and encourage them to brush.
Let her pick out the toothbrush. That's a good one, then get a toothpaste that isn't yucky. Tell her you are going to brush for her first, then let her try on her own.
Barney has a great song that I sing with my son, it goes like this...
I'm brushing my teeth on top,
It's so much fun I hate to stop,
Chorus:
And when I'm brushing my teeth and having so much fun,
I never let the wa-ter run, NO, I never let the water run!
Now I'm brushing my teeth on bottom,
'Cause I wouldn't wanna say I forgot 'em.
Chorus again:
...make up your own words that will make her laugh and make it fun!
TOOTHBRUSHES THAT PLAY MUSIC! I had one when I was little, and I loved it so much that I'd go into the bathroom and listen to it. lol
i dont know my son wont leave the toothbrush alone i think he does it 5 times a day...try the flavor toothpaste
let her pick out a really cool toothbrush (ex. dora the explorer) and buy kids toothpaste so that it tastes like bubblegum and has sparkles in it. most little kids don't like mint
Show her a really old person with no teeth and tell her that she will look like that if she does not brush them.
Like they did when parents actually raised their kids with respect, pop them on the butt and they will never miss brushing again.
I went through this with my son when he was 2 or so. We were talking about monsters one night and how he was scared of them and I told him about 'plaque monsters' eating his teeth and how much they hated toothpaste.
Now, he's 9, we brush together to get rid of the plaque monsters. When he/she gets older you can take a toothpick and rub it on the teeth and get some 'plaque monsters' on it so the kid knows you weren't just kidding with him.
I think the thing that works the best is to do it together. It's great bonding time to make funny faces in the mirror and fight over the mirror by butting each other out of the way.
Have fun and enjoy!
I buy my toddler a toothbrush with his favorite character in it. And I make brushing my teeth and showing him as much fun as possible.
Our 2 %26amp; 1/2 yr. old daughter loves to be held upside down when playing. So if she's really not cooperating and we need to get her teeth brushed, I'll pick her up, hold her upside down, and my wife will brush her teeth while she's laughing and giggling.
Not a good long-term solution, but it works in a pinch. Of course, we're doing the brushing for her; she's not really ready to brush on her own. Once she it, I don't think this'll work. :)
Also, she loves Dora the Explorer, and early on my wife got her a Dora battery-powered spin-brush (don't know the brand -- was available at the CVS drug store). So at bedtime it's not just ';Let's go brush';, but ';Let's go brush with Dora and Boots!';, which makes it a happier experience for her.
And finally -- though this might result in big therapy bills in a couple of years -- my wife does explain, ';We have to go brush our teeth so they don't get holes in them';. In a cheerful way -- not a mean threat -- but it does seem to get the point across that brushing is important.
Good luck!
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