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Does anyone else have a hard time with there child not letting them brush there teeth?

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Bangor, ME

Zoe is 13 months old and we have yet to beable to brush her teeth because she will not let us put anything in her mouth if we try she pushies are hands away and will either hit you or head butt you to get down. If anyone has any suggetions it would be greatly appreciated.

February 20, 2013
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A MyAutismTeam Member

We did electric toothbrush 2 but try different flavors.

February 20, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Electric toothbrush? It works with Ethan. And I give it to him to brush. He has 5 mins to get it done, then it's our turn.

February 20, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I never thought of an electric tooth brush, but i will deffinatly have to give it a try thank you

February 20, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I also use an electric tooth brush. This worked when my soon saw me using mine.

February 21, 2013

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