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General discussion re toothbrushing
SirMSE
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Hello
Well sort of ....
To help DS1 with toothbrushing (it is a nightmare) we are looking at the kids y-brush: https://y-brush.com/en/products/pack-enfant
Does anyone have any experience of this or the adult y-brush, would really welcome some real world feedback.
From reading the Trustpilot reviews the only thing I can pick up is that the brush does not clean flush with the gum line which is a must to keep the teeth clean and avoid gum disease.
Thanks.
Well sort of ....
To help DS1 with toothbrushing (it is a nightmare) we are looking at the kids y-brush: https://y-brush.com/en/products/pack-enfant
Does anyone have any experience of this or the adult y-brush, would really welcome some real world feedback.
From reading the Trustpilot reviews the only thing I can pick up is that the brush does not clean flush with the gum line which is a must to keep the teeth clean and avoid gum disease.
Thanks.
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Hideous thing. Avoid.Why is toothbrushing a 'nightmare'? How old is child?How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.1 -
Well - that was a good discussion, wasn't it?How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.4 -
Toothbrushing is tricky with our autistic son (though he gets better with time). His dentist recommended we try a double-angle brush (like this Dr Barman's superbrush) so as to clean more of the tooth with each stroke. OP, maybe you could look into these?:heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls
MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote
Proud Parents to an Aut-some son 1 -
I can see that that brush might well help if your son got 'fed up' of brushing after a relatively short time span. But the head strikes me as a bit big to be able to achieve its ideal angle in every area of the mouth.
If he is getting more tolerant as he gets older then moving to a small headed, more conventional toothbrush would pay dividends. I have found in the past that autistic patients really don't like the sensations of an electric toothbrush - which would generally be the toothbrush we recommend over a manual one. If he can move to one, so much the better - but that might be a step too far at the moment, at least.
If you have an electric one, a cheaper way to try him out on it would be to just try him with his own head on your toothbrush body.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.1 -
May have been put off by the very negative initial response? The later post seemed much more helpful.Toothsmith said:Well - that was a good discussion, wasn't it?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe and Old Style Money Saving boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
"Never retract, never explain, never apologise; get things done and let them howl.” Nellie McClung0 -
There is no other way to describe a £75 toothbrush that doesn't clean teeth.
I did go on to invite a bit more info of the problem so I could offer a more practical (and cheaper) solutionHow to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.6 -
Thanks, so I also came across this (and a few other similar ones on Amazon but Dr B's toothbrushes seemed better quality) so we have gone with this for now, and will see how we go. Reason is similar to yours for looking for a toothbrush!Tigsteroonie said:Toothbrushing is tricky with our autistic son (though he gets better with time). His dentist recommended we try a double-angle brush (like this Dr Barman's superbrush) so as to clean more of the tooth with each stroke. OP, maybe you could look into these?0 -
Are you a dentist?Toothsmith said:But the head strikes me as a bit big to be able to achieve its ideal angle in every area of the mouth.0 -
Is it entirely the toothbrush? Might the flavour of the toothpaste also come into it? I really dislike spearmint and artificial sweeteners...
But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
Lewis Carroll1 -
It could be toothpaste flavour, it could also be amount of toothpaste. Only a very little is needed. For kids, just a smear on the bristles. The foamy, frothiness can also be off putting to some, so again, less gets better results.Even just stripping it right back to not using any toothpaste might not be a bad idea for a short while whilst the actual habit of brushing the teeth is built up again - then gradually reintroduced it using the tiniest amount to start with.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.2
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