How to Brush Infant's and Toddler's Teeth

Dr. Kate Malone, of Smoky Mountain Pediatric Dentistry in Lenoir City TN, demonstrates how to properly brush the teeth of an infant or toddler. She also demonstrates some helpful tips on dealing with an uncooperative child.

[@nothanks1239]

I'm so relieved to see that I'm not the only mother struggling to get their toddler to brush their teeth. I thought I was doing something wrong.

[@sunildjd26]

I was feeling just as you did being a father. I am really happy people are willing to share these difficult experiences.

[@archanapatil9698]

Ohhh finally found it... Thank you so so much..

[@KomalJohal-ht7rt]

Same here I struggle every morning

[@kimberlysullivan4231]

Same here 🙋‍♀️

[@cassielitton753]

Same here, I'm so thankful for this video

[@notorioussaint13]

FINALLY A REALISTIC VIDEO! All other holier than thou KZbin moms have cooperating toddlers

[@teeliyah6002]

This is the knee to knee technique I've seen many doctors use to clean the teeth of noncoroperative toddlers. It's not abuse. Many toddlers go through a phase where they will not allow the parent to brush their teeth and in those instances this is the best way to do it. This is MUCH better than a toddler with a mouth full of rotting teeth which would definitely be seen as negligence.

[@cferreira1854]

Can’t love this comment enough! My teeth were not taken care of as a child and today I have teeth OCD 😅 kids with rotten teeth are so so so ugly!

[@karliesukowaty]

Omg thank you so much for this. I’ve only seen videos where the baby or toddler is just chill and my baby girl is like your son and gets so mad that I give up but I am so worried her teeth are going to be bad if i don’t figure something out. You are a freaking lifesaver!

[@mikamiks2475]

Thankyou for this. I’m embarrassed to say that my 22 month olds teeth hadn’t been brushed for 4 days because she just wouldn’t let me and I had to resort to this. Worked brilliantly. My heat is broken after all that screaming but her teeth are perfect and she actually went to bed so easily after draining her remaining energy trying to fight me

[@jasminpou-reed9238]

everyone that has kids, especially wiggly ones, was like "wow... what a great technique" 😂

[@adrianm6953]

Wiggly 😂

[@nora-mb9tz]

😂😂

[@RD-rz1ou]

Yep. My one also like this. Hope to brush like this from tomorrow. Thanks a lot dr

[@lucheeacatlin2302]

Everyone criticizing this probably doesn’t have kids. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@courtneyfalco5455]

Lucheea Catlin I agree especially with autism

[@heidis6210]

@@MommyBee1589 omg I just read ur comment and looked up the video and watched it he loves elmo this may actually work for helping with brushing his teeth EXCEPT for the spitting part! He is having a hard tine spitting mind u he is 3 and never has been sick and this is his first cold and im trying to teach him to spit after he coughs it up and somehow landed on brushing teeth cause if u look up how to teach a kid to spit on you tube only videos of brushing teeth come up😒 but I thank u for the brushing the teeth problem cause we have a hard time with that too lol

[@1goldenerdrachen]

I rose up 2 boys with no bad teeth without violent

[@bethsparks2576]

@@1goldenerdrachen how nice for you that you don't need this

[@ayeshaabdullatif9293]

I have kids but I won't pen them down. That would just scare them.

[@Pooffster]

I hope more parents did this so I wouldn't have to remove >10 teeth in 2 year olds every other day. Totally preventable ! Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@lubnamahmoud8298]

I've literally just been able to brush my 15 month's old teeth properly. All this time she's just been playing with a toothbrush for fun. If you're a dentist do u think so much damage has already been done or is it manageable to get on with hygiene and not have cavities already?

[@DXmYb]

Thank you, I love dentists, they told my parents that they were neglecting me by not looking after my teeth as a child.

[@jamielovinitt]

@@lubnamahmoud8298 I would love to know the answer to this question! Bc I'm in the same boat except mine is 2. He is super strong and fights me so bad.

[@sdoken]

@@DXmYb my kid fights me SO HARD when brushing teeth. i CANNOT blame a parent for not being able to brush teeth.

[@babymamadelight5633]

I tried this with my 16momth old Tonight after trying for so long I had to resort to KZbin to see what other moms are doing. And this worked. He might cry and struggle and feel like he has no control, but guess what, their babies and we need to parent not be nicey mice all the time. The amount of children with rotten teeth is appalling. Oral health is extremely important. I'm going to continue

[@msshondelrobinson6837]

I'm definitely gonna try this ,but what about the tongue do u use the tooth brush to clean the tongue

[@conspiracyomg]

I am going to try this tomorrow. I had tried a similar way but this looks better

[@jentiffany10]

Exactly! I hate having to hold him down when he hates it so much but it's a heck of a lot better than tooth decay. It's my job as his parent to do what's best for him even when he doesn't like it. I try to play with him and make it a good experience. Sometimes he will open up for me and let me brush a little bit. Tonight went really well. I'm the "just get the job done" type so slowing down to play and make it fun doesn't come naturally to me. But it doesn't always work. I like to give him the choice to cooperate before I automatically just pin him down. lol But if he chooses not to, then mommy has to do what mommy has to do. lol

[@winglingdawn]

Please don't continue to treat your child like that, it could cause serious injuries. Maybe read my comment.

[@patyrodriguez3483]

jentiffany10 lmao 🤣 I lov vvvveeee that “ I like to give him the choice to cooperate before I automatically just pin him down” exactly. My mom would spank but I always throw in there reasonably lol. Like she’s give the the choice to cooperate as well 1,stop what your doing. 2,ok last warning...3, smack or stoped what we were doing /didn’t get what I wanted. Oh and I knew better than to cry ! And throw a tantrum !

[@Gmontilva]

THE BABY IS PAIN FREE!!!! I STRUGGLE WITH MY TODDLER IN THE SHOWER, THIS IS WAYYYYYY EASIER! THANK YOU!

[@dmoney141414]

OMG what is this mother doing. Why isn't the child super cooperative like ever other video Ive watched on KZbin??? 😂 Great job Mom - definitely will try this out

[@andersonsteachandersonstea7844]

Thank your for showing a child crying the whole time and fighting because that's also my toddler! You just have to get it done and eventually they will know that its ok and they will accept that routine.

[@twochoi23]

This video is very helpful. I’ve tried this on my 2 year old twin boys. They do fuss as I do this and later on within couple days consistently brushing twice a day, they slowly realize it isn’t so bad and they allowed me to help brush their teeth or they’ll brush themselves. At first, we may have to go through an unbearable moments at of them crying, it’s worth it to keep their teeth cleaned and avoid cavities. As far are mentality goes, the looked normal. Still happy campers. Also, I just made it seemed fun and so they felt a bit of an ease.

[@heatherpeace7326]

Oh somebody give this lady a reward! Something big, like a car! Everybody wants to talk about singing songs and flashing lights on toothbrushes, but nobody wants to talk about their kid slapping mom and turning into a wrestler! THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU BRILLIANT WOMAN! I COULD JUST KISS YA!

[@christineorelli3]

Thanks for posting this!! My 15 month old will not let me brush his teeth and I feel a horrible mom. I sometimes can wipe with a washcloth but he needs a good brushing! I'm going to try this tomorrow!

[@lord_beerme_strength]

Yep this is exactly how my toddler's dentist said to brush his teeth. Learned the hard way, though, not to forget his legs after a swift kick to the face 😣

[@krystleokeke4119]

Thank you for sharing such an authentic experience and tips with us. I found this very helpful.

[@schafer7403]

Omg this technique is exactly what I need, my son goes crazy when I try to brush his teeth and I won’t allow him to have bad breath. Thank you so much x

[@RainbowStarGumDrop]

What I did for my little man was even before he got teeth I'd gently brush his gums with a toothbrush and I'd keep my mouth open so he'd mimic me. I'd do it real quick then praise him. When he got his first tooth I brushed with training toothpaste and I increased the time to a minute to get him used to it. If he clenched I'd tell him don't bite. Open open open. Then tell him how good he was for listening. Now he's one and a half and he stays perfectly still so I can brush his teeth. We do it two times a day and we make it fun and at the same time every day so it's routine. Now I've been flossing between the few teeth he has to get him used to the feeling. I believe early exposure made this task so much easier. Not dissing the method I was just sharing how I'm doing it.

[@TheNanadwoa]

for those criticizing her, I don't see you showing an alternative way to do this.🤔🤔🤔

[@ChemicalViruS004]

nana Adwoa well just go to the Internet there are lots of other ways they just require time and patience....you force a child he or she will be traumatized or associate the brushing theeth experience to something negative and it won't be effective...just think yourself would you feel happy if they do something like this to you? kids can be uncooperative in various things but we have to be patience and try to make things enjoyable for them otherwise when they see the tooth brush it's more likely that they run or cry cuz they know what's coming...nobody said parenting was easy but if we choose to have kids we must be willing to do things in a comfortable way for both not just for convenience for you and leaving aside of how the kid will feel if you act certain way....I have a baby myself she is 10 months and I'm beginning with a method different than this I let her see that brushing it's something good when she doesn't want it I try again later but I do it several times so she get used to the brush..,,she may open her mouth or not but I don't force it otherwise next time its more likely she clap her mouth shut firmly and it will be worst....like I said patience and in the most comfortable way for both yeah sure takes time but good habits are never build in one day or by force

[@homenparentingchannel5771]

I would like to hear from you lately. Hope you succeed in getting your baby a habit developed without forcing her into it.

[@ChemicalViruS004]

Aleena Raza actually i did and i never did it like this she is one now and doesn't fear the brush actually i give one to her while i do her brushing so she can participate too. i just had loooooots of patience

[@sufh7193]

How about sitting with your child and spending half an hour instead of doing this because you are too lazy or don't want to put in the effort. I would hate to think what you do when baby doesn't take their medication.

[@CameronCope]

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[@rosynatural]

One realistic method I’ve seen on KZbin. Thanks for sharing. Every child is unique. If you have a child who cooperates, great! Have fun! For others it’s a real struggle.

[@warmachineacc]

Thank you! This worked, I've been struggling with my 2 year old for a few days now. Even though she was crying, this had to be done. It's abuse if you don't get those teeth clean. No harm came to her, thank you you're a lifesaver. God Bless you and your family!

[@mrtimjitsu]

Oh look at all the people with their medical and psychology degrees from google university. If you reward the child after brushing they eventually learn that brushing is a good thing. My daughter absolutely wouldn't let us brush her teeth, no matter what we did. But it gets to a point where you have yo choose between a dentist bill and getting those teeth brushed. This is a great way to restrain them without hurting them and leaving you with 2 hands to brush their teeth.

[@jentiffany10]

Yep! Sometimes they just don't want to and won't without a fight no matter what you do. This is still better than a mouth full of rotten teeth. Either way you go, it's unpleasant but I'll take a bit of fussing over painful infected teeth, inflamed gums and extractions for my poor baby.

[@ottrovgeisha2150]

Wow... So brushing is a good thing because you get a reward? And this is from a person who dared to be sarcastic towards "google university"?! Amazing. So tell people here, what rewards are you expecting from raising a child and what happens in case there'll be no reward?

[@monalefae]

@@ottrovgeisha2150 the reward is teeth and gums that are healthy.

[@ottrovgeisha2150]

@@monalefae oh yeah, not to mention all the anger issues the kid will face when grown, disrespect of others because he/she was not respected as a kid, messed up ideas of closeness and love (the mother who is supposed to protect acts like a bully rapist sitting on the head), the subconscious confusion, feelings of betrayal etc, deeply rooted in the psyche, that will alter the kid's relationships and life... But hey, the GUMS are healthy! (if that is even the case).. amazing..

[@albazeuro]

Thank you very much for the RL demonstration. Used the same on my toddler worked like a charm. Thank you again , you are a savior

[@dianac1676]

Thank youuuu for this!! A lot of videos just explain the process but actually seeing how it’s done helps so much.

[@shakya08]

Omg this video just saved my life I was able to brush all my daughters little teeth and give them a proper brush… that finger technique 👍🏾👌🏾

[@yellabone94]

I honestly think this works with different children. my child will clinch is mouth, knock the toothbrush out of my hand, shake his head really fast do I can't get to his mouth, and bend all backwards whenever I try to brush his teeth. He's 18 months & I still haven't brushed his teeth because he gives me such a hard time whenever I try. Now that I've seen this video, I think this will work for us because I can't hold off brushing his teeth any longer. His teeth are becoming yellow and caked up and I feel bad whenever someone asks me why I don't brush his teeth. this technique may look harsh, but with children that throw a tantrum every time they need their teeth brushed, it's necessary.

[@skip2mylou31]

I totally understand what you saying.. This is myson which is 20 mos old.. Ima try this.. Did it work for you..

[@lilheart3614]

yellabone94 same situation 😂

[@jasmarymorin2925]

Same here. My son is 14 months and he won't let me near his face lol. Now my son got thrush so I'm going to try this method and see what happens.

[@estheruchel1837]

I swear i understand how u feel . My daughter is 20 months and has yellow teeth too and she doesnt let me brush her teeth but instead she wants to do it on her own. I hate it when people who dont have kids ask about why i dont brush her teeth and whatnot . Thank god for this video🙏

[@Mishy841]

Going through the same, the little stubborn fighter she is will do it herself but nah aint nobody else can. Will definitely give it a try🌱

[@nourali4542]

I wish if I saw this video before.. my baby is 32 months old now with very bad teeth with carries.. that needs operation to fix them...it's my fault and it happened because she was very resistant to open her mouth when I was trying to brush her teeth and I didn't have enough experience to deal with it, also the local dentist unfortunately when I first visited them when she was 12 month old, they kept telling me it's too early to see your child until I end up on the waiting list for op. Thank you for sharing this video. I will use this Methode for my second baby.

[@MrsSharp-bl1cv]

Thank you for sharing this technique. Finally I can really clean my kids teeth and gums properly!

[@robinbarker7267]

I’ll be trying this tonight. You have to do what you have to do. I’m a very nurturing and hands on stay at home mom. Yes, it’s not ideal but my 16 month old NEVER gets his teeth brushed because he refuses and he has to learn who the parent is. I respect the parents who say there is no way they could do this but I would rather do that then him have cavities at 2.

[@sweet7ins118]

My son is 18 months old and i was tired of brushing his teeth bcoz he never allowed me to brush it. Brushing toddler's teeth are really a difficult task. Finally I tried this technique and it's really workable. I am so happy. But I hold only his hands. It really amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@SweetTK]

Thank you!!! It has been a struggle. I’m so happy I found this.

[@zzevonplant]

Wouldn't this make them more afraid of/resistant to brushing their teeth? I'm not criticizing the method, I'm just wondering. My daughter is extremely resistant to me brushing her teeth (she's one, she didn't mind at first at all but now all of a sudden she HATES it) and the more I force it, the worse it gets. I've been trying to take turns where I brush my teeth then hers, mine, hers, mine, hers until eventually her teeth are good to go. It takes a lot longer, but it keeps her from freaking out. But it is kind of a pain to do it that way b/c of how long it takes. So I'm wondering if I should switch to what you're showing, but it seems like that would just make her hate it even more. Anyone have experience trying multiple different ways and which one seemed to work best?

[@sb416]

Would you rather this or her teeth have to be removed? Just make them they are the child you are the adult.

[@Dokas80s]

I've been doing it while my baby is sleeping. Right now it works for me because she only has 4 front teeth. I will do this technique when she gets more teeth, unless she lets me brush her teeth without crying and doing her angry dance moves.

[@anacontreras8164]

It will get to a point were they will start to understand things, at this point you start to try to motivate the kid to let you do it and you explain why. In the meanwhile, honestly this is what works best, my husband worked in a dentist practice and you don't really know how many kids need their teeth removed just because parents were too scared of brushing. With mine is a whole battle that's why I ended up in this video to see how can I do, we are really struggling to brush the bottom front teeth as he puts is Tongue in them, and now he has tartar, which isn't as bad as a cavity but I definitely rather have a tantrum than them having to be sedated at younger ages to have their teeth removed.

[@Dokas80s]

I tried this technique with my 13 month old baby!!!!! On the third day she doesn't resist anymore. I give her the toothbrush to her and we brush our teeth together , once I am done I do the technique from the video. It didn't make it worse, she even points to her toothbrush and her mouth when it's time to brush.

[@Gainz_GreenTv]

I feel what u saying and yes swaddle them in a blanket but also she gotta learn it’s time to brush yo teeth it’s time to brush u know

[@mommydoc10]

I appreciate this video so much bc this kiddo was fighting like I expect mine to and a video showing a child peacefully cooperating is not someone who needs a tutorial so thank you!!

[@hildahudson5491]

I found this waayyyy much easier, thank you for sharing! And my boy is a fighter.

[@orientnayan]

I don't know when such a day will come for me. My little one is all smiles and toothless right now!

[@tydionne5558]

Thank you so much .!! All the ones I've seen has been with patient and cooperative kids . I have a 1 year old that cant stand it and goes crazy so this helps alot THANK YOU.

[@kayladuque8405]

This is so helpful! My little one will fight me tooth and nail while brushing her teeth! I was at my wits end 😭 this will be put to use tonight !

[@bloodyxgothx503]

Thank you so much!,I'm usually alone when brushing my 1 year olds teeth and it's hard this video helped me so much 💙

[@estheruchel1837]

We parents needed this so bad ! I will try this with my daughter but I just wish i saw this months ago😭 my daughters teeth are becoming yellow😭

[@chaoan3975]

Thank you so much!!! Saved both me and my baby tones of pain and struggle. It worked like a charm right away! I can finally brush those little teeth properly.

[@andolicious]

Thank you. My 16mth old son hates when I brush his teeth so I needed another perspective on how to get it done. Will try this soon.

[@letsgo6520]

Oh wow! Salute to you for putting this up.. usually ppl put up all happy happy videos n I wonder y is my parenting so full of struggles .. thanks for showing it as it is..

[@reneegray7174]

Thank you for keeping it real...💯. Cause all the other videos I seen...the parent has it down perfect and I was wondering y mine baby is fussing when i try to brush her teeth....

[@japanesehafufamilylife9067]

Thank you Doc for sharing this video❤️☺️ very helpful for parents

[@mariamiana3560]

Thanks for this!! My son does not want to open his mouth. I will try this tonight!!

[@daisymagana5057]

Oh man, you have no idea how much I needed this video. My 17 month old son gives me such a hard time.

[@yandelguzman223]

Your child is a year old. Also, i have 5 kids so dont say im wrong or dont have any. For one, dont do this. For two, i think you know exactly why

[@syedgilani5648]

You ma’am are a hero. We now use your technique everyday. Thank you

[@yandelguzman223]

This is abuse dont do it

[@dorinugoh5985]

​@@yandelguzman223it's not

[@alleahvangee82]

You save me from my constant battle with my 1 year old daughter. With your technique and your assurance, I am able to save my daughter's teeth from further damage. Thank you

[@ashk4155]

This works and has made brushing my baby's teeth so much easier. Thank you!

[@MsFALLEH]

Thank you so much for this video! You've helped so much!

[@pcandmac1]

Thank you so much for this video! So helpful.

[@nunuibolchhim1011]

Omg.. Thank you so much for this realistic video. This is so helpful👍

[@thomasphan4525]

Though this video is difficult to watch, it was very helpful. Thank you.

[@ericahageman9546]

Thank you for this!! The vast majority of kids this age don't want things put in their mouth, so thank you for showing someone with a normal, noncomplacent child how to take care of his teeth!

[@karliesukowaty]

Right? Exactly what I was thinking

[@radiantDF]

Now that is a very realistic tooth brushing video! The real joy of battling with your baby when brushing their teeth or whatever.

[@nchanly]

My toddler is usually cooperative with the bottom teeth, but it’s so hard to brush the upper front teeth because she gets squirmy and this video clarifies why. So helpful to know this technique because I don’t have to rely on my husband to pin her down.

[@rune9067]

Thank you so much. It has been struggling to brush my toddlers teeth. I do have one question, do you use toddler safe toothpaste or just water and the brush?

[@lauravandorp1373]

Thank you, we've been doing this for two weeks now. At the beginning our daughter of 17 months cried a lot. Now she lies down between our legs herself as she understands what is going to happen. At the end she finds it takes to long and still acts out a little. But I am very happy how quickly she is getting used to it

[@kaylamiller2371]

I felt a little guilty when I first decided to try this but it was impossible to brush my 14 month old child's teeth. The first time I tried it, my son fought it and cried but he was less hysterical than he normally was when brushing his teeth. The next several times he just layed there, barely fussed, and did not fight. I didn't have to pin his legs after the first time and, really, his arms aren't pinned, just kept out of the way. I am able to be more gentle (and way more thorough) when brushing his teeth this way than our previous method and I believe that is why he is not fighting me anymore. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@beccaheller8341]

For a mother of a tricky kid, this is SO helpful. I probably watched a dozen videos before I found this one... So thanks!

[@karliesukowaty]

Same!!!

[@j312545]

Thank you for sharing. I needed this!

[@pawinajaecee93]

Omg thank you for this video! I’ve been trying and trying for so long 2 of my sons teeth have gotten so bad 😞 I wish I seen this video sooner!

[@nataliamartinez6834]

Looks about right to me lol thank you, I thought I was doing something wrong. My kid doesn’t let me brush his teeth anymore after I had to give him liquid Tylenol because he caught a cold. Now anytime I get near his mouth he doesn’t let me and if I’m a little successful he reacts the same way, fighting and crying the whole way 🤷‍♀️ It’s a terrible feeling having to worry about the his future dental health and feeling helpless and doubtful about it because he won’t cooperate. Thank you for helping me figure something out.

[@KatieLeann]

Thanks for being real. Most people would disagree to this but sometimes as a parent you have to do what has to be done

[@Nightflyer1love]

this is fantastic..this is how we gave our toddler his asthma inhaler and it works so well he got used to it so quickly and it was such a calm way of giving his inhaler. we have difficulty with teeth brushing and just did not think of trying this technique for teeth brushing...so starting tomorrow.

[@mckennamurdock741]

SO GLAD I found your video!

[@dianamazayaatsarina6033]

Finally found this most realistic video. Thank you so much. 😘

[@bushrapatel1898]

Someone who showed how its really done. Thank you.

[@nabeelrkieh4631]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing:)

[@jurizsison1308]

I have a two year old who I have done this with for 3 months now. I know people who have kids my daughters age and older who have taken their 4 yr old to treat 6 cavities! A 4 yr old, with - thats right, I said SIX cavities! I would much rather have her fuss and kick and scream for 2 minutes than have the dentist put her under for surgery. U guys, the longer you do this, it doesnt get any better. So get used to the crying. You are doing your kids a favor. I promise. Thank you for showing us effective toothbrushing for toddlers!

[@nickalter33]

Wonder tip, thank you for posting it.

[@kayleighshanahan4862]

Needed this video! My autistic 3yo struggles with brushing his teeth due to sensory issues. I've often felt horrendous restraining him 😢I used the straddling method not putting any weight on him just securing his arms and sides with my knees and this has been causing him such distress but I don't want his teeth to rot so feel like it was my only option 😢 this method looks more friendly and I can't believe I'm only just finding this method now. Will definitely be using this from now on and hope that is a bit more comfortable for him.

[@DWcornhat]

This actually worked! thank god! I was having such a hard time with my 20 month old boy

[@yusratadeoti4804]

Definitely going to try this method

[@rifathossain6132]

for all those who are saying how awful she is, honey, when you dont pin them down and they fight back, they can get hurt in their mouth by the toothbrush. and if you dont get to clean their teeth everyday, they risk having gingivites. i was too soft with my 18month old and when he got gingivites, if was NOT fun having to brush his bloody gums. so plz dont judge without knowledge.

[@homenparentingchannel5771]

How do you brush his teeth now. Do you use a tooth paste?

[@rifathossain6132]

I dont use toothpaste. But if you can get a non-fluoride toothpaste, then you can use it.

[@riy99bl90]

Show them a song or cartoon abt brushing teeth so that it seems like a fun daily activity.Then develop a fun routine wr u sing along with the kid and turn it into a play. Also : always brush ur teeth infront of ur kid so that the kid develops an interest in it. Works well with my kid! She starts singing and asks for tooth brush when she wakes up! This is video is just sad!

[@Bappuchuk]

Riy99 Bl Pediatricians (including child neurologists) and psychologists are completely opposed to showing cartoons to a child younger than two years old. After that they suggest that you do it as little as possible. So using cartoons as a coping mechanism whenever a child protests might not be to his benefit in the long run.

[@naziamiah6805]

Riy99 Bl I agree with u this just plain wrong I would never do this to my own toddler

[@berniceasarebediako3708]

Am going to try this for my 2lmonths baby. I struggle every single day to brush his teeth. Glad I found this vid. Thanks so much dear.

[@sarahsouza3666]

Omg this is a great video! I always need my husband help to hold our 17 months baby but now I can do it alone. Also if you don't have kids I don't think you should have an opinion in this. Is a hell trip to do basic things with them and they are not traumatized. Mine loves to play with the toothbrush after we are done and tries to do it alone

[@ronniekins8295]

Thank you so much for this video! My one year old will NOT let me brush her teeth at all tis I found this video! I've been kicked in the nose and in the throat so many times but this technique made it 1000x easier!

[@jeongtrunkett3862]

The. Most. Realistic Video. EVER. Thank you so much!

[@borgjen]

thank you so much for this! I had no idea what to do.

[@sarahshanahan248]

This was a very instructional video! Thank you so much for sharing. My son fights this with me every day and he is strong, this technique I am trying tonight!

[@eshalmajid7867]

Sarah Shanah did it work out

[@chickfila6532]

Just did it to mine lol

[@Chrisgalin]

I appreciate the video too! I dont want my son to have all silver teeth!

[@kxdlxx787]

He is such a great actor !

[@justme1483]

Thank you so much for the tips. My son is like this little guy. He doesn't like the tooth brush in his mouth and will fight me. I thought he was the only one. Thank you for the tips. People judging her, you don't know how hard it is to brush a babies or toddlers teeth who do not like their teeth brushed.

[@nahuiendorfina]

I’m sure this kid will love to wash his teeth in the future after such a fun and positive experience :)

[@asiadesir]

This video helped a lot. MY son is just like this. I can never get his teeth clean with a tooth brush and when i try to use a rag he bites down hard. he fights so much. His teeth all were starting to get really dirty. I appreciate this video!! Finally a realistic approach

[@cferreira1854]

Fabulous video and to add, nothing to eat or drink after except for water! ❤

[@anissastewart-pettiford1964]

Omg I just did this to my 1 year old son and it worked 😭😭 thank you

[@WildHorseProductions]

You're a dentist by profession and your toddler screams too. I feel less bad now as my toddler hates me every night after I brush his teeth. Thank you.

[@mommytee5105]

Absolutely helpful. Worked for my 14 month old daughter 😁 thanks for sharing

[@ladyc6611]

Oh shut up people!!!!! The kid was fussing because he didn't want his teeth brushed!!! Soon as mum sat him up he stopped.....EVEN THE DENTIST SAYS TO HOLD THEM DOWN.... THEY HAVE TO GET USE TO IT!!!!!!

[@derienhaza8606]

Well of course he stoped once nobody was restraining him duh. Please proper clean your childs teeth but be resorseful without being violent.

[@winglingdawn]

Dentists are rapists. Don't trust em 😛

[@winniessimsstories7010]

Thank you so much for this. I accidentally hurt my 1year and 9 month old few days ago while trying to brush his teeth. Been feeling terrible ever since. Thanks for this tip. He's a really strong boy so holding him down isn't exactly easy.

[@Joshua-bs8og]

Excellent video Thank you soooooo much

[@KokueiKatana13]

Thanks for this. It takes my husband and I to hold down our daughter so I turned to KZbin for advice. We’ve been brushing her teeth since 5 months and she used to do well, but around 8 months she started putting up a real fight. She turns 2 in 2 months and I’m so sick of the nightly battle Do you have advice on how to floss them, too. I get cavities easily and don’t want her to go through what I’ve gone through.

[@ayeshajalali112]

I will definitely try this with my child tomorrow morning..thanks for sharing

[@anasooyaragavan9827]

hii did u try this method

[@sterlandhomestv8660]

Very helpful. Thanks 😊

[@ladyc6611]

I was going to look at another video and this popped up!!! Must have been good because everyday is a struggle trying to brush my soon to be two year old teeth!!!

[@peglegbabydoll]

How long do I need to brush for? Is just going over all the surfaces enough or do i need to brush them for 2 minutes. Im going to try this putting my finger in mouth cos my daughter bites down on the brush hope this works!

[@Xo_sc]

VERY HELPFUL!!! GLAD I CAME ACROSS YOUR VIDEO!! My son does not let me brush his teeth!!

[@calijahhawj]

Omg! Thank u so much for this video. I struggled so much trying to brush my kids teeth

[@velvetv3685]

You have helped me so much. I had almost given up on brushing my toddler's teeth she struggled so much and the plaque was starting to show, but this worked. Thanks again.

[@joelbennett1987]

This is officially my favourite KZbin Video