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@katrina2017 Try watching the videos at 2min2x.org while you brush. When she refuses, pause the video. When she cooperates, play it again. My 3 year old is the same way. He cries and throws a fit for toothbrushing. When the video is on, he just sits there with his mouth open. And maybe it is...

@katrina2017 My three year old is the same way some days! You can try a few things: Go to the store and let your daughter pick a brush. You could try an electric brush (just a cheap one). I find that my kids don't bite on the electric brush as much. Try doing something fun while brushing...

@guymor "I wasn’t able to pull up any explicit references to pre-mastication as a transplantation method for “good” bacteria, but there is evidence that mouth to mouth contact between mother/father and offspring can transfer pathogenic cavity-causing bacteria to the child. If the “bad” can be...

@katrina2017 Yes antibiotics can effect calcification, as can any drugs/medications birth mom was taking. I hope it is nothing. I'm glad your little one has found her way home to you.

@katrina2017 There are a lot of factors, especially if there were drug abuse issues. If you are very worried about it, maybe the dentist would be comfortable with writing a short letter to describe that the teeth have a congenital defect, and that it is not the result of poor home care. I would...

@katrina2017 Yes many times small issues can be fixed when caught early. Sometimes a translucent area on the tooth us just that. Let them know your concerns and they can likely start with conservative treatment to see if it will be successful. I too have a child that was adopted at birth! He...

@katrina2017 You can brush the gums lightly or wipe them down with a cloth. It sounds like you are using the toothpaste exactly right. Just a smear. Most of the baby labeled toothpastes do not have fluoride anyway.

@unfitforswine It varies by provider, generally because the recommendations have changed. In the 60's the recommendation was by age two, but the medical community was still saying age 3. In 2009, the ADA and AAPD adopted the Age 1 guideline. The medical community and some of the older dental...

@bienemaya 2min2x.org has 2 minute videos to watch during brushing. My kids love them.

@allaloneuk Good luck!

@allaloneuk Water is ok. You might want to cut it for potty training purposes (less water = less accidents), but it won't affect his teeth much.

@katrina2017 Oh I know. Its crazy.

@katrina2017 You'd be surprised... Dont click the link unless you want to see severely decayed baby teeth.

@katrina2017 From the AAPD guideline on infant oral health: "In children considered at moderate or high caries risk under the age of two, a ‘smear’ of fluoridated toothpaste should be used. In all children ages two to five, a ‘pea-size’ amount should be used."...

@katrina2017 Yes, any fluoride toothpaste will be good, but just use a scrape for now. When she can spit it out you can graduate to a pea size. There is a picture in the main post showing how much to put on the brush.

@troubledneighbor Probably both. A quick exam and a cleaning, generally with a toothbrush. Then they'll put on the fluoride varnish.

@troubledneighbor At 16 mo I would do a knee lap exam. You would hold your son in your lap, and lay him down into mine. He will probably scream, but his mouth would be open and allow for the exam. Really a few minutes is all that would be needed to make an assessment. This is the basic idea We...

@swilson1 You should start brushing at least once a day. You could use a tiny scrape of toothpaste, or even just wet the brush with water. Continue to wipe out the mouth after feedings.

@iamjezreel If you are concerned about weight gain and want to continue the night time feeding, at least wipe out the mouth after feedings. Spiffies may be a great option for you. They are sweetened with xylitol, which can not be metabolized by s. mutans and actually shows reduction of bacteria...

@fatherhood Be brave :) I've noticed that most kids do better than the parents expect.