What type of toothpaste did your child use?

[nmhmum]

Eagle-Ladybird:

I'm no dentist, but this was what my kids' dentist said : move your kids to adult tooth paste as early as possible. There's something about those kiddy ones that's no so good, compared to Colgate (or any adult ones).


My kids started using Colgate when they before they turned 3, and never look back. Healthy set of teeth todate, with no fillings, no nothing. :xedfingers:

Hi Eagle-Ladybird,

Thanks for your views. But can I ask how your kids get use to the adults toothpaste? Normally adults toothpaste will tend to have some mint in it. I believe most kids will not be able to stand the mint cos they may find it too hot. So which colgate series did you buy for your kids?

[raynreg]

Yeah, my DD’s dentist mentioned the same. Use toothpaste with flouride.

[Blobbi]

Eagle-Ladybird:

I'm no dentist, but this was what my kids' dentist said : move your kids to adult tooth paste as early as possible. There's something about those kiddy ones that's no so good, compared to Colgate (or any adult ones).


My kids started using Colgate when they before they turned 3, and never look back. Healthy set of teeth todate, with no fillings, no nothing. :xedfingers:

We just moved our son's to Colgate. I did notice that some toothpaste specifically state that it's for persons aged 12 and over, and some don't. I assume the latter is safe. Anyway, lots of gargling is necessary.

[nmhmum]

raynreg:

Yeah, my DD's dentist mentioned the same. Use toothpaste with flouride.

Think would be best to switch my kids to adult toothpaste or toothpaste with flouride. Any recommendations?

[nmhmum]

Blobbi:

Eagle-Ladybird:

I'm no dentist, but this was what my kids' dentist said : move your kids to adult tooth paste as early as possible. There's something about those kiddy ones that's no so good, compared to Colgate (or any adult ones).


My kids started using Colgate when they before they turned 3, and never look back. Healthy set of teeth todate, with no fillings, no nothing. :xedfingers:

We just moved our son's to Colgate. I did notice that some toothpaste specifically state that it's for persons aged 12 and over, and some don't. I assume the latter is safe. Anyway, lots of gargling is necessary.

Thanks for the highlight on the age. I better see the instructions before deciding which brand to buy.

[Eagle-Ladybird]

nmhmum:

Hi Eagle-Ladybird,

Thanks for your views. But can I ask how your kids get use to the adults toothpaste? Normally adults toothpaste will tend to have some mint in it. I believe most kids will not be able to stand the mint cos they may find it too hot. So which colgate series did you buy for your kids?

Haha, it was quite tricky. Need a bit of coaxing/encouragement. What worked for me was to get my son, who's older, to start first. My son likes to imitate Daddy. So if Daddy uses Colgate, it's matter of time he will want to try. Once we got our son on it, our daughter who's 1 year younger would also want to try.

Took a short while for them to get use to the mint and burning sensation. So what they used to do is to ask me to brush for them quickly. So it'll be like : 1,2,3 go . . . , and then they will quickly rinse off their mouth.

Both me and my wife would then reward them by excitedly/deliberately asking to smell their breath, and give them this \"wow, it smells so fresh and nice\". And every now and then we will complement their white and healthy teeth, to make them feel good.

Even up to today, they will still run to us to show off their clean breath after they brush their teeth on their own.

Good luck on yours !

[nmhmum]

Eagle-Ladybird:

nmhmum:

Hi Eagle-Ladybird,

Thanks for your views. But can I ask how your kids get use to the adults toothpaste? Normally adults toothpaste will tend to have some mint in it. I believe most kids will not be able to stand the mint cos they may find it too hot. So which colgate series did you buy for your kids?

Haha, it was quite tricky. Need a bit of coaxing/encouragement. What worked for me was to get my son, who's older, to start first. My son likes to imitate Daddy. So if Daddy uses Colgate, it's matter of time he will want to try. Once we got our son on it, our daughter who's 1 year younger would also want to try.
Took a short while for them to get use to the mint and burning sensation. So what they used to do is to ask me to brush for them quickly. So it'll be like : 1,2,3 go . . . , and then they will quickly rinse off their mouth.

Both me and my wife would then reward them by excitedly/deliberately asking to smell their breath, and give them this \"wow, it smells so fresh and nice\". And every now and then we will complement their white and healthy teeth, to make them feel good.

Even up to today, they will still run to us to show off their clean breath after they brush their teeth on their own.

Good luck on yours !

I hope my kids will be like yours, so brave.. Mine a little bit of hot things also cannot tahan.

[Eagle-Ladybird]

Don’t under-estimate your child. They can/will surprise you, very so often ! Cheers


Forgot to comment on the type of Colgate. Honestly I cannot recall, that’s my wife’s department. But I think it’s the 24-hour or whole day coverage or something.

[nmhmum]

Eagle-Ladybird:

Don't under-estimate your child. They can/will surprise you, very so often ! Cheers


Forgot to comment on the type of Colgate. Honestly I cannot recall, that's my wife's department. But I think it's the 24-hour or whole day coverage or something.

Haha, u are right, normally for shopping of groceries, it will be our task. Anyway thks for your encouragement.

[raynreg]

nmhmum:

Think would be best to switch my kids to adult toothpaste or toothpaste with flouride. Any recommendations?

She didn't mention which but the word flouride just came out of her mouth. I have also check with her on the dental toothbrush for kids by HPB but was told to drop the idea :lol: .