Because you're removing the bacteria and the plaque/tartar, which has it's own sort of taste.Why when i brush my teeth and eat, food taste different?
In an amazing coincidence, food tastes different if you eat it off clean plates, using clean silverware.
It's especially noticable if you're eating a scoop of vanilla ice cream from a bowl that last held italian food with a lot of garlic.Why when i brush my teeth and eat, food taste different?
yeah its like that with me too. you know what is the worst thing after brushing your teeth? Blue Powerade...eww it tastes so sour
you have the taste of toothpaste in your mouth and it interacts with food
Try drinking orange juice after brushing your teeth. It's wicked! They also tell you to take a bite of cracker and a drink of water to clean your palate when you go to taste tests!!!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Does a nylon brush harbor bacteria if kept in shower area?
It might if it never dries out. You can throw it in the washing machine with bleach if you're concernedDoes a nylon brush harbor bacteria if kept in shower area?
yes.millions of germs i disinfect mine in the hot sun!
yes.millions of germs i disinfect mine in the hot sun!
How can I brush my baby's teeth?!?
My daughter is 10 months old and will not open her mouth for me to brush her teeth. I've let her play with her toothbrush so she gets used to it and she let me do it once and seemed to enjoy it but not since. She keeps her lips firmly closed. Help?!!How can I brush my baby's teeth?!?
Buy bubble gum toothpaste for kids. Maybe then if you encourage her that it's bubble gum or fruit flavoured then she'll want to open her mouth. Kids can never say no to sweet tasting bubble gum toothpaste. try any other flavours if you wish. Or a flavour your kid enjoys.How can I brush my baby's teeth?!?
tickle her
that's what my mum did to me
and she also gave me milk from her breast
i never opened my mouth so that's what she did
she always tickled me first
give her a toothbrush to play with.
try brushing with out toothpaste (just water)
try brushing with a tiny hint of childrens toothpaste.
let her brush your teeth
if all else fails, wipe her teeth with a wet washer after her meals instead. And always offer a drink of plain water after everything she eats or drinks. This will help flush away any residue on her teeth.
try the toothbrush saga again next week and see how you go. Until then, a wet washer and drinks of water are your best next thing :)
i let my son watch me while he ';brushes'; his teeth. i make all the funny faces and open wide while i brush so he tries to mimic me. then i brush his teeth. i set him on my lap and open my own mouth wide for him to mimic and growl to get him to close it to brush the outsides. he thinks its so fun, every time he finda a way into the bathroom he asks to brush his teeth!
Use play. Every morning and every evening let her watch you brush your teeth. Then get her to help you to ';brush'; her doll or teddy's teeth. Then get her to brush her teeth or to let you do it. Let her brush yours.
If it starts as play she will soon accept it but it needs to be done regularly over a few days before she gets the message. In a couple of weeks time she will expect this as part of her routine.
It only needs to be able 20 seconds long.
You NEED to brush her teeth, or she'll regret it later, but remember, the time you REALLY have to brush her teeth, is when all of her milk teeth fall out and her real teeth come... Good Luck!
Babys have milk teeth. They all fall when the child is about 6 years old.
You donot have to brush baby's teeth, but give him more milk (breast), so his teeth grow stronger.caption glycolic acid peel
Buy bubble gum toothpaste for kids. Maybe then if you encourage her that it's bubble gum or fruit flavoured then she'll want to open her mouth. Kids can never say no to sweet tasting bubble gum toothpaste. try any other flavours if you wish. Or a flavour your kid enjoys.How can I brush my baby's teeth?!?
tickle her
that's what my mum did to me
and she also gave me milk from her breast
i never opened my mouth so that's what she did
she always tickled me first
give her a toothbrush to play with.
try brushing with out toothpaste (just water)
try brushing with a tiny hint of childrens toothpaste.
let her brush your teeth
if all else fails, wipe her teeth with a wet washer after her meals instead. And always offer a drink of plain water after everything she eats or drinks. This will help flush away any residue on her teeth.
try the toothbrush saga again next week and see how you go. Until then, a wet washer and drinks of water are your best next thing :)
i let my son watch me while he ';brushes'; his teeth. i make all the funny faces and open wide while i brush so he tries to mimic me. then i brush his teeth. i set him on my lap and open my own mouth wide for him to mimic and growl to get him to close it to brush the outsides. he thinks its so fun, every time he finda a way into the bathroom he asks to brush his teeth!
Use play. Every morning and every evening let her watch you brush your teeth. Then get her to help you to ';brush'; her doll or teddy's teeth. Then get her to brush her teeth or to let you do it. Let her brush yours.
If it starts as play she will soon accept it but it needs to be done regularly over a few days before she gets the message. In a couple of weeks time she will expect this as part of her routine.
It only needs to be able 20 seconds long.
You NEED to brush her teeth, or she'll regret it later, but remember, the time you REALLY have to brush her teeth, is when all of her milk teeth fall out and her real teeth come... Good Luck!
Babys have milk teeth. They all fall when the child is about 6 years old.
You donot have to brush baby's teeth, but give him more milk (breast), so his teeth grow stronger.
What can i use to get rid of the hard staff on my teeth?i try to brush it off real hard but it dont work out?
sometimes my gums bleed ,how do i stop/avoid the bleeding?What can i use to get rid of the hard staff on my teeth?i try to brush it off real hard but it dont work out?
You can buy a dental kit to use to scrape the tarter of your teeth your self .But if you use a hard brush you will bleed .And you could brush all the enamel of you teethWhat can i use to get rid of the hard staff on my teeth?i try to brush it off real hard but it dont work out?
It sounds like the 'hard stuff' is tartar (calculus) - it's when the sticky film on your teeth known as plaque hardens due to minerals in your saliva. It can't actually be removed with a toothbrush, so you should go to your dentist/hygienist so they can scrape it off for you (get a scale %26amp; polish!).
The bleeding is caused by your gums getting irritated by the bacteria in the plaque and tartar. You need to make sure you're brushing your teeth properly and regularly, and get the tartar removed regularly by the dentist.
Tartar is the hard stuff on your teeth.
Plaque is the soft stuff.
Nothing but a good scrapping of your teeth will remove the tartar from them. Either take a few years of dental hygiene and get some instruments and clean your own teeth, or make an appointment with your dentist or hygienist. Oh and I should say, I have seen people who have damaged their teeth by trying to perform their own scaling without knowing what the hel_ they were doing.
Gums bleed because you have Gingivitis. Again bacteria from the tartar and plaque that you have on your teeth irritate your gums and give you gingivitis.
Gingivitis gives you gums that are red, swell, and bleed when you floss or brush them. Getting your teeth cleaned and keeping them clean will reverse the gingivitis.
Hey I have had that problem,
My dentist said that hard stuff your revering to is called plaq (Pronounced Plark)
Just brush really hard and if the plaq still doesn't come off, See your dentist and book an appointment for a scale and clean :)
Oh an also the bleeding part is Good!
If your gums mean that just means that your removing the germs that harbour there.
Brushing and making your gums bleed is good, Try not to avoid it if its bleeding. Keep it up!
Hope everything goes good. :)
Chlex :)
maybe its tartar
you need to get your dentist to use a tool to pick it off
its from the buildup of plaque and the hardening of ti
shouldnt happen if you normally brush your teeth
sorry if that isnt what you were thinking of.
What do you mean by ';hard stuff ';
:S
try tweezers ?
You can buy a dental kit to use to scrape the tarter of your teeth your self .But if you use a hard brush you will bleed .And you could brush all the enamel of you teethWhat can i use to get rid of the hard staff on my teeth?i try to brush it off real hard but it dont work out?
It sounds like the 'hard stuff' is tartar (calculus) - it's when the sticky film on your teeth known as plaque hardens due to minerals in your saliva. It can't actually be removed with a toothbrush, so you should go to your dentist/hygienist so they can scrape it off for you (get a scale %26amp; polish!).
The bleeding is caused by your gums getting irritated by the bacteria in the plaque and tartar. You need to make sure you're brushing your teeth properly and regularly, and get the tartar removed regularly by the dentist.
Tartar is the hard stuff on your teeth.
Plaque is the soft stuff.
Nothing but a good scrapping of your teeth will remove the tartar from them. Either take a few years of dental hygiene and get some instruments and clean your own teeth, or make an appointment with your dentist or hygienist. Oh and I should say, I have seen people who have damaged their teeth by trying to perform their own scaling without knowing what the hel_ they were doing.
Gums bleed because you have Gingivitis. Again bacteria from the tartar and plaque that you have on your teeth irritate your gums and give you gingivitis.
Gingivitis gives you gums that are red, swell, and bleed when you floss or brush them. Getting your teeth cleaned and keeping them clean will reverse the gingivitis.
Hey I have had that problem,
My dentist said that hard stuff your revering to is called plaq (Pronounced Plark)
Just brush really hard and if the plaq still doesn't come off, See your dentist and book an appointment for a scale and clean :)
Oh an also the bleeding part is Good!
If your gums mean that just means that your removing the germs that harbour there.
Brushing and making your gums bleed is good, Try not to avoid it if its bleeding. Keep it up!
Hope everything goes good. :)
Chlex :)
maybe its tartar
you need to get your dentist to use a tool to pick it off
its from the buildup of plaque and the hardening of ti
shouldnt happen if you normally brush your teeth
sorry if that isnt what you were thinking of.
What do you mean by ';hard stuff ';
:S
try tweezers ?
How do i make my teeth whiter.i dont want to use those teeth whitener and i brush my teeth everyday.Help pls?
go to the dentist and they can help you and i have son and daughterinlaw that have white teeth its ok i guess if that is what you want.How do i make my teeth whiter.i dont want to use those teeth whitener and i brush my teeth everyday.Help pls?
crest white strips??? i dunno i heard they weaken ur teeth though
crest white strips??? i dunno i heard they weaken ur teeth though
What do you brush your dogs teeth with?
i use a little baking sodaWhat do you brush your dogs teeth with?
They have little chew bones that are called greenes and that is what they are made for or they have hard plastic bones that are also made for cleaning dogs teeth.What do you brush your dogs teeth with?
I have all large dogs, so i just give them all a large raw beef knuckle bone once a week. They have all got healthy, clean teeth, so it must work.
Doggy toothpaste! Get them at any petstore
Doggy toothpaste can be found at most stores that have pet supplies (they're in like beef flavor, ect) and you can get these toothbrush things you slip over your finger tip to brush their teeth with. Good for you for brushing your dog's teeth, it's very importaint to keep their teeth clean... they can get decay just like people do.
I have never heard of using baking soda. I use dog toothpaste and a dog tooth brush. Check Pet Stores for these items.
Funny you should mention that, because so do I. I make a paste with it using a CET mouthwash that I get from my vet. Works better than anything else that I've tried. Do NOT use human tooth paste on a dog. The ingredients that make it foam/bubble is dangerous for dogs.
Dog toothpaste can be bought at the petstore/grocery store, but it is unbelievably expensive--more than human toothpaste, and although some of them are flavored for dogs, my dogs don't like any of them. I have a dog with a chronic stomatitis (an auto-immune condition where he is allergic to plaque), so believe me, I have tried everything. Plus, the baking soda slightly shifts the pH to give the mouth a more basic environment which helps to clear up infection.
I use a dog toothpaste - it is ugly and brown, but they love it! I have a finger brush and when I am done brushing, I just let them lick the tiny bristles clean. Just make sure baking soda is okay for them to swallow - dog toothpastes are made to be digestable, unlike human pastes.
They have little chew bones that are called greenes and that is what they are made for or they have hard plastic bones that are also made for cleaning dogs teeth.What do you brush your dogs teeth with?
I have all large dogs, so i just give them all a large raw beef knuckle bone once a week. They have all got healthy, clean teeth, so it must work.
Doggy toothpaste! Get them at any petstore
Doggy toothpaste can be found at most stores that have pet supplies (they're in like beef flavor, ect) and you can get these toothbrush things you slip over your finger tip to brush their teeth with. Good for you for brushing your dog's teeth, it's very importaint to keep their teeth clean... they can get decay just like people do.
I have never heard of using baking soda. I use dog toothpaste and a dog tooth brush. Check Pet Stores for these items.
Funny you should mention that, because so do I. I make a paste with it using a CET mouthwash that I get from my vet. Works better than anything else that I've tried. Do NOT use human tooth paste on a dog. The ingredients that make it foam/bubble is dangerous for dogs.
Dog toothpaste can be bought at the petstore/grocery store, but it is unbelievably expensive--more than human toothpaste, and although some of them are flavored for dogs, my dogs don't like any of them. I have a dog with a chronic stomatitis (an auto-immune condition where he is allergic to plaque), so believe me, I have tried everything. Plus, the baking soda slightly shifts the pH to give the mouth a more basic environment which helps to clear up infection.
I use a dog toothpaste - it is ugly and brown, but they love it! I have a finger brush and when I am done brushing, I just let them lick the tiny bristles clean. Just make sure baking soda is okay for them to swallow - dog toothpastes are made to be digestable, unlike human pastes.
How to brush baby teeth?
Our 11-mo old has 5 teeth now %26amp; we've heard we need to start brushing teeth. But he refuses, he clamps his mouth shut %26amp; it's pointless to pry it open. I think the only thing we can do is keep trying every few weeks, don't pry open his mouth, and when he eventually is able to speak %26amp; understand us then maybe we can start then even if he's 3 yrs old then. Is this OK?How to brush baby teeth?
My son is 12 months and sometimes he clamps down when I try to brush his teeth.
To help with this problem, I have been showing him how I brush my teeth and then brush his. I also let him hold the toothbrush. If he plain just refuses to let me anywhere near his teeth, I take a washcloth and rub his gums and teeth down with water and we try the next time around with the toothbrush. In most cases he will let me use a washcloth.
I was using the oragel brand where you put it on your finger but with him, he has 6 teeth and he was biting me...so we quit that one and went to a toddler toothbrush.
I would say give it a try everyday, especially right before bed to prevent cavities. The more you do it, the more it becomes routine, and the more he will begin to accept it.
If that does not work, the next time you have a dental checkup ask to bring in your son. They can look at his teeth and give you tips on how to clean his teeth.
I would not wait on this one. Dental health is very important. I saw many kids, mostly kids on the bottle too long that had capped teeth or rotten teeth. It was terrible. Some had problems with speech and eating, while others where embarrassed by their lack of teeth when they entered school. Baby teeth lay a foundation for permanent teeth. I do not want to scare you, and in reality missing a brushing here and there probably won't cause major problems, but I would start a good routine of brushing.
http://dentalresource.org/topic46babytee鈥?/a>
I hope this helps!! Good luck to you and your little one.How to brush baby teeth?
well it is a good idea to start good teeth brushing now because he can get cavities,try a small stool he can stand on if he can walk or hold him up and let him see his self do it.Let him pick out a really cool toothbrush and some cool toothpaste.Try and make it fun but a learning experience.
I HAD MY CHILD'S DENTIST TELL ME TO LET THE BABY LAY ON THE FLOOR AND YOU GET DOWN THERE TOO (THEY WILL PROBABLY THINK THIS IS FUNNY) AND MAKE IT FUN. MAYBE BRING HIM TO THE STORE AND HAVE HIM PICK OUT THE TOOTHBRUSH. DO YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH WITH HIM? THAT COULD WORK TOO. LIKE POTTY TRAINING MAKE IT FUN AND MAKE IT A BIG DEAL.
Wow you are REALLY behind the ball on this one! You should brush baby's teeth and gums starting REALLY early- more like 4-5 months especially since yours has so many teeth.
They make fingertip toothbrushes, I usually do my son's while he is the bathtub and he really enjoys it.
Your dr will tell you if your child absolutley not let you brush their teeth then give them a warm wash cloth and let them chew on it. Its the next best thing to a tooth brush. It dosent do as good of a job but it works. Eventually try giving him a tooth brush to hold and chew on.
try trying it every other night or so. Just a wet toothbrush with no paste. Maybe give him a small prize when he opens his mouth. or something.
I don't know if this will help, but it did for us. We bought several different cute tooth brushes, purchased some yummy flavored toothpaste, let out little guy pick out his toothbrush, sat him down and let him brush his own teeth. Once he is comfortable with the tooth brush he might let you teach him how to brush his teeth. Also, brush your teeth with him so he knows what to do!
Good Luck!
Yea its ok. But you start brushing tem when their teeth are kinda big wich YEA is at the 3 years old!
First off, make sure you are using a soft, tiny brush. Or at the grocery or drug store you can find little rubber bristled, baby toot brushes. You could even just use a wash cloth and rub the surface of the teeth to disrupt any plaque and wipe the teeth clean. They don't need tooth paste quite yet. And it's not safe because they just swallow it.
Make it a game. I tell my kids, ';let me see the sugar bugs'; Then I say things like ';OH, look that one is dancing...oh my I think that one waved at me...hello sugar bug';
Or I have tried playing the froggy game. I say ';Ahomp, caught a fly. Now your turn, Ahomp you caught one too, yummy, OK again'; Then you just quickly get in there and softly clean a little each time.
If they are just too young to understand then do it while they are sleeping with a warm wet rag or soft brush.
u should wait, but not till he is 3.
i started brushing our kids teeth 2X's a day when they turned 3 months. that is when you can buy that kit that has the brush you put on your finger. so i have never had that problem(have plenty others though!lol!). try letting him brush them, see if he like that. or give him his toothbrush and let him watch you brush your teeth. you have probably already tried this, but that is all i can think of! good luck.
use ur finger if it is that young or a smooth small baby brush
Just watch his diet ,nothing syrupy stay away from sugar as much as possible and teach them to rinse their mouth out as early as possible .And don't let them have a bottle to take to bed .It is as important to take away a pacifier as it is to brush .
My son just chews his toothbrush! Even though he won't let us get in there and do a good job, just letting him hold the brush, and put it in his mouth everyday is making progress. Once they get a bit bigger and you can reason with them (kinda) try taking turns. He brushes, then you brush his teeth...back and forth. At this point make sure you try every day to get him used to the idea...it'll come. My three year old is pretty good about brushing, and we did the same thing with her.
Next time you're at the dentist, ask for their advice on helping him learn.
u don't need to brush it, just grab a clean cloth with warm water and carefully rub his gums.
when he gets to be 1 1/2 make a game out of brushing his teeth. do not use toothpaste though.
you need to start brushing them as soon as you can even if you have to give him the toothbrush to play with until he gets used to it. all the bacteria needs to get off of his teeth so try to give him water at least to help a little with the plaque and gingivitis. good luck!
What worked for me was i would give my daughter my toothbrush to hold while i brushed her teeth with hers. Also let him watch when you brush your teeth. If he thinks its a grown up thing to do, he might want to try it. Use just water NO toothpaste! They'll just swallow it and it can poison them!
My son is 12 months and sometimes he clamps down when I try to brush his teeth.
To help with this problem, I have been showing him how I brush my teeth and then brush his. I also let him hold the toothbrush. If he plain just refuses to let me anywhere near his teeth, I take a washcloth and rub his gums and teeth down with water and we try the next time around with the toothbrush. In most cases he will let me use a washcloth.
I was using the oragel brand where you put it on your finger but with him, he has 6 teeth and he was biting me...so we quit that one and went to a toddler toothbrush.
I would say give it a try everyday, especially right before bed to prevent cavities. The more you do it, the more it becomes routine, and the more he will begin to accept it.
If that does not work, the next time you have a dental checkup ask to bring in your son. They can look at his teeth and give you tips on how to clean his teeth.
I would not wait on this one. Dental health is very important. I saw many kids, mostly kids on the bottle too long that had capped teeth or rotten teeth. It was terrible. Some had problems with speech and eating, while others where embarrassed by their lack of teeth when they entered school. Baby teeth lay a foundation for permanent teeth. I do not want to scare you, and in reality missing a brushing here and there probably won't cause major problems, but I would start a good routine of brushing.
http://dentalresource.org/topic46babytee鈥?/a>
I hope this helps!! Good luck to you and your little one.How to brush baby teeth?
well it is a good idea to start good teeth brushing now because he can get cavities,try a small stool he can stand on if he can walk or hold him up and let him see his self do it.Let him pick out a really cool toothbrush and some cool toothpaste.Try and make it fun but a learning experience.
I HAD MY CHILD'S DENTIST TELL ME TO LET THE BABY LAY ON THE FLOOR AND YOU GET DOWN THERE TOO (THEY WILL PROBABLY THINK THIS IS FUNNY) AND MAKE IT FUN. MAYBE BRING HIM TO THE STORE AND HAVE HIM PICK OUT THE TOOTHBRUSH. DO YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH WITH HIM? THAT COULD WORK TOO. LIKE POTTY TRAINING MAKE IT FUN AND MAKE IT A BIG DEAL.
Wow you are REALLY behind the ball on this one! You should brush baby's teeth and gums starting REALLY early- more like 4-5 months especially since yours has so many teeth.
They make fingertip toothbrushes, I usually do my son's while he is the bathtub and he really enjoys it.
Your dr will tell you if your child absolutley not let you brush their teeth then give them a warm wash cloth and let them chew on it. Its the next best thing to a tooth brush. It dosent do as good of a job but it works. Eventually try giving him a tooth brush to hold and chew on.
try trying it every other night or so. Just a wet toothbrush with no paste. Maybe give him a small prize when he opens his mouth. or something.
I don't know if this will help, but it did for us. We bought several different cute tooth brushes, purchased some yummy flavored toothpaste, let out little guy pick out his toothbrush, sat him down and let him brush his own teeth. Once he is comfortable with the tooth brush he might let you teach him how to brush his teeth. Also, brush your teeth with him so he knows what to do!
Good Luck!
Yea its ok. But you start brushing tem when their teeth are kinda big wich YEA is at the 3 years old!
First off, make sure you are using a soft, tiny brush. Or at the grocery or drug store you can find little rubber bristled, baby toot brushes. You could even just use a wash cloth and rub the surface of the teeth to disrupt any plaque and wipe the teeth clean. They don't need tooth paste quite yet. And it's not safe because they just swallow it.
Make it a game. I tell my kids, ';let me see the sugar bugs'; Then I say things like ';OH, look that one is dancing...oh my I think that one waved at me...hello sugar bug';
Or I have tried playing the froggy game. I say ';Ahomp, caught a fly. Now your turn, Ahomp you caught one too, yummy, OK again'; Then you just quickly get in there and softly clean a little each time.
If they are just too young to understand then do it while they are sleeping with a warm wet rag or soft brush.
u should wait, but not till he is 3.
i started brushing our kids teeth 2X's a day when they turned 3 months. that is when you can buy that kit that has the brush you put on your finger. so i have never had that problem(have plenty others though!lol!). try letting him brush them, see if he like that. or give him his toothbrush and let him watch you brush your teeth. you have probably already tried this, but that is all i can think of! good luck.
use ur finger if it is that young or a smooth small baby brush
Just watch his diet ,nothing syrupy stay away from sugar as much as possible and teach them to rinse their mouth out as early as possible .And don't let them have a bottle to take to bed .It is as important to take away a pacifier as it is to brush .
My son just chews his toothbrush! Even though he won't let us get in there and do a good job, just letting him hold the brush, and put it in his mouth everyday is making progress. Once they get a bit bigger and you can reason with them (kinda) try taking turns. He brushes, then you brush his teeth...back and forth. At this point make sure you try every day to get him used to the idea...it'll come. My three year old is pretty good about brushing, and we did the same thing with her.
Next time you're at the dentist, ask for their advice on helping him learn.
u don't need to brush it, just grab a clean cloth with warm water and carefully rub his gums.
when he gets to be 1 1/2 make a game out of brushing his teeth. do not use toothpaste though.
you need to start brushing them as soon as you can even if you have to give him the toothbrush to play with until he gets used to it. all the bacteria needs to get off of his teeth so try to give him water at least to help a little with the plaque and gingivitis. good luck!
What worked for me was i would give my daughter my toothbrush to hold while i brushed her teeth with hers. Also let him watch when you brush your teeth. If he thinks its a grown up thing to do, he might want to try it. Use just water NO toothpaste! They'll just swallow it and it can poison them!
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