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How To Get An Non-Verbal Autistic Child To Allow Front Teeth To Be Brushed.
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Alright, My 16yo (to be 17yo) Son allows me to help brush all his teethe except his Front ones. I was able to get that far by Using a "spin Brush" and "Sensodyne" Toothpaste or another Toothpaste that is for Sensitive Teeth. Now we are stuck. We cannot get to the Front Teeth because the Tightens his Lips over those teeth. Has anyone a Suggestion to overcome this Behavior?

posted September 7, 2012
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Maybe he just likes the way the brush feels on his lips? My baby girl has had ABA for brushing teeth. I just brush her lips first and then we do the teeth. It took a lot of work to get there but now we brush her lips and teeth.

posted April 24, 2014
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Instead of a spin brush, try a vibrating toothbrush. That is what my son's OT recommends for him. The spin ones can bother them, while usually the vibrating ones don't. U can usually buy them at Walmart.

posted September 7, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

How about one of the waterpicks? it would spray the water and get the front of his teeth at least. then you could work your way up.

posted September 7, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

@WldWestWoman Good call. I will get him one at the Dollar Store and give that a whirl. Thank-You

posted September 7, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

My son will bite and chew a washcloth on front teeth during his bath. If your son will participate, use a microfiber cloth or a baby wash cloth (available at walmart in a pack of 4 for just one dollar.)

posted September 9, 2012

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