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Tooth Plaque and Decay

MrsTys1026

Hi,

Looking for some advice on my daughters oral hygiene. She is 8yrs old Autistic with PDA. She really struggles with brushing her teeth, she had a wobbly tooth on one side of her mouth and wouldn’t brush that area for months, I have tried every toothpaste, specialist tooth brush, mouthwash and tooth water flossed available to no avail, the plaque is so built up on that side of her mouth I’m worried she will end up in severe pain with tooth decay. I can’t even get her through the doors at the dentist either. 

I’m so worried it keeps me awake some nights as I feel like a terrible parent. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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  • Just out of curiosity, since I know this is a thing in the USA, but are there any dentists in your area that specialize with children? That was a life saver for our daughter with Autism. They made the experience fun and exciting, distracted her with television during the process, and rewarded her with a prize at the end, so now she doesn’t fear the dentist.

    You’re not a terrible parent, you’re doing the best you can.

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  • Just out of curiosity, since I know this is a thing in the USA, but are there any dentists in your area that specialize with children? That was a life saver for our daughter with Autism. They made the experience fun and exciting, distracted her with television during the process, and rewarded her with a prize at the end, so now she doesn’t fear the dentist.

    You’re not a terrible parent, you’re doing the best you can.

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