Since my kids teeth are gonna fall out anyway, do I have to let them brush daily?

Question

Those Dora, Sponge Bob, and Diego toothbrushes are VERY expensive.

does it HAVE to be listerine? Or can I use something cheaper?

Answer 1

If you want your kids to find strangers on the internet to make out with (and really what kind of parent wouldn't?) then I'd recommend that you continue (or start) brushing them every day, two or three times.

Answer 2

Studies show that the #1 predictor for cavities as an adult is how many cavities he/she had as a child. If you don't brush now, you are going to get the kid into poor habits, he/she will have bad breath, increased chances of infections, gum disease and will pass of germs/diseases to you when you share drinks, etc. If nothing else, make the child brush for your own health.
There are live nerves and blood vessels in those baby teeth. When an infection gets into the tooth (from a cavity and not brushing), it hurts worse than most other pains you have known, and it can spread to the eye and make the child blind or even the throat and literally choke the child to death (cellulitis).
Each filling costs between $100-250. You have 28-32 perm. teeth starting at the age of about 12 years old. Those teeth will be your responsibility for 6 years at a minimum. Do the math...
Who in this world would ever want to put the child through so much misery...be a parent, set some guidelines and give the child a chance.

Answer 3

YES!!!!!!!!!!
Their teeth will fall out eventually but some won't fall out until their 10-12 yrs old. If you don't brush their teeth they could loose them by 4-5 yrs old.

The worst part is the pain. Cavities and tooth problems hurt. They hurt alot. Children are not immune to that pain just because they may not talk about it. They can still have cold sensitivity, sweet tooth etc. and can eventually lead to eating disorders because they are too afraid of the pain to eat right. After the pain goes away (going to the dentist etc) they still may not eat right anymore.

The "not eating right" comes with it's own list of health problems, but is an issue

Lastly some cavities and tooth problems can be life threatening without care. Most weaken the immune system leaving them prone to getting sick more often, and sometimes in extreme cases even making them sick from the cavities.

So brush and floss those little teeth!!!!
Most of the time you can get free toothbrushes from any dentist, even if it's not your dentist if you walked in an asked for a child toothbrush, you'd get one no questions asked.

Answer 4

Yes, it is a good idea to start building the habit early so that when their permanent teeth come in they will already be used to brushing their teeth. A good electric toothbrush should go for about $10, which is a lot less than the cost of filling one cavity.

Answer 5

I'm ashamed to say this ... but since you all don't know me anyway ... my parents never brushed my teeth or showed me how ... my teeth were rotted as a kid. I had constant infections, toothaches and blisters in my mouth as a kid ever since I could remember (4 +).

They brushed their own teeth though. I don't know why they didn't care. They just expected their kids to know everything and take care of themselves right out of the womb.

Thank God for the dental demonstrations they gave us in public school and for getting a new set of permanent teeth later on.

Cheap people should not have kids! Children are gonna cost money!

Answer 6

yes, although it may not matter now it gives them good habits for later in life, don't make them do it now and they'll think
''hey, my dad never made me brush my teeth, so why should I?''
and, DON'T use listerine! Listerine kills bacteria. the point, I know, but it kills good bacteria which fight plaque and viruses, so you need that backteria. If you bomb a country, you might get rid of the bad people, but you also killed the good. got it? Good. If you want to use some sort of mouth washy thingy then squirt toothpaste in your mouth, add water and shake your head. Almost like the time you made milkshakes, right?

Answer 7

They don't need a fancy toothbrush. But it is important that a child gets into the routine of brushing their teeth at least twice a day. That way you won't have to worry about future costs of extra dental care due to the lack of brushing.

Answer 8

Of course you do. The bacteria in the mouth can lead to other problems as well as bad breath. The gums need the brushing as well as flossing. It also sets up some good habits that hopefully will last a lifetime and save loss of permanent teeth./

Answer 9

Some people should not be parent's..... if they don't brush their teeth, they will turn black, rot and hurt like hell. Not to mention the odor that will come out of their mouth which their friends will tease them about.

Buy the .99 toothbrushes for children at any drugstore or better yet take them to the dentist for a check-up and they will get a free toothbrush.

Their teeth don't all fall out at the same time, some don't come out until they are 11 or 12.

Quit being lazy and teach your children good hygiene, if you don't teach it no one else will. I bet they don't take a bath everyday either.

Answer 10

Yeah. Have them brush their teeth daily (actually twice daily). You don't have to buy those types of toothbrushes either. Just buy regular child sized ones. There's PLENTY of other stuff out there where you can fork over the bucks for the cartoon stuff they want.