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Brushing Teeth

Kodey

So, on a similar topic to the dentist thread, I really stuggle to brush my teeth. I hate to admit this to people, I feel so bad about it. Have done for years. This bothers me a lot, it makes my teeth look bad and will mean I'm more likely to get issues with them. I also really dislike the dentist.

I want to be better at brushing my teeth but I can't even really identify why this issue is even occuring. Its partly the remembering it but sometimes I remember, but just really don't want to. I hate brushing them. But I want to look after myself properly and also not have to go to the dentist because of issues I can prevent.

So what can I do? How can I get better at it?

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  • Hello there I am sorry you are having a problem with Brushing or not Brushing your Teeth. What kind of Toothpaste have you been using to brush your Teeth with? I stopped using Colgate Sr or Gibbs, or whatever they call them years ago. The reason was these Toothpastes were making me want to be sick every time I used them. Then someone told me about a Toothpaste they used called Welleda  hope I have spelt it right. It is a natural toothpaste, with no nasty ingredients in it and it is peppermint free too . I do recomend you try it an see how you get on. I do am very nervous of the Dentist. There is information on the National Autistic site on line for Dentists to help them understand more about Autism, and how to treat Autistic patients who are Anxious and Nervous. You can print it off an let your Dentist read it so they can learn something about the Spectrum. I also recomend booking a double appointment with your Dentist so they have more time to speak to you an show you things and give explanations too. I do hope that this has been some help to yourself. Can you ask a family member or friend to go with you an come into the surgery as well? You could also brig some music with you to listen to if you are getting any treatment done or anything to distract you and help you feel less nervous. Do hope I have been a little help to you in some way, please let me know how you get on won't you? It is extremely important to look after our teeth we only get one set and we want to keep them for as long as we can do so.

    Will be thinking of you and hope you manage to go ok. Helena

  • in reply to Fluffy

    Hi Helena :) 

    Thanks for the reply. I will look into that toothpaste you suggested. I need to sign up at a new dentist now so I think when I sign up, I will discuss with them how I get anxious about it. Hopefully they will be able to help a bit.

  • in reply to Kodey

    Hi Kodey yes that's a good Idea make an appointment to speak to your Dentist,an you can talk over any fears you have about going to see Him/ Her and I am sure they will be able to put you at your ease. Let me know how you get on if you  do try the Toothpaste.

    Helena

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