Source: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf609174.tip.html

Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth

Does anyone else have major trouble with teeth brushing in 10 year olds? Are they truly capable of doing a good job? My son is prone to decay big time, while my daughter is not. I never really checked her brushing skills, because she never had a cavity at her check ups and still doesn't at age 18.

DS is another story. He has ADHD, but I don't know that should interfere with his skills. Is it possible he is not able to improve this skill? I've taken over because his teeth are being ruined and because of the dental bills. Having the doctor and dentist talk to him does no good.

He needs braces, but I fear his teeth will just rot. I have taken over the brushing at night recently, because he is too young to realize the impact his poor care will have on his future health. It doesn't matter what incentive or punishment we come up with. It still boils down to the same thing. He doesn't care and even if I make him do them over 5 times, they are still not satisfactory. I think he has the ability.

By Arlinn from NY

Source: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf609174.tip.html

Disclaimer: ThriftyFun.com cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yourself, others, or property when following any advice given on this site. Read the full disclaimer: http://www.thriftyfun.comdisclaimer.ldml If you find any information on ThriftyFun.com or in our newsletters that is either erroneous and/or potentially harmful to others, please Contact Us, immediately.