{"id":196,"date":"2019-05-22T22:05:28","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T22:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/?p=196"},"modified":"2019-05-22T22:06:05","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T22:06:05","slug":"how-to-brush-autistic-childs-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/how-to-brush-autistic-childs-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Brush Autistic Child’s Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
For parents of autistic kids, basic hygiene routines like taking a bath or washing their hair can be a challenge to get through.<\/p>\n
Getting them to brush their teeth can be downright impossible. They don\u2019t want to brush on their own and they\u2019ll fight you if you try to help them.<\/p>\n
To find out what works, it\u2019s important to understand why your child is averse to brushing their teeth.<\/p>\n
Do they find the brushing action to be too stimulating? Do they find it tiring to stand in place for two minutes while brushing? Do they feel defensive about opening their mouth?<\/p>\n
Once you find out what the issue is, it\u2019s easier to find a solution.<\/p>\n
Here are some general tips you can try to learn how to brush autistic child’s teeth.<\/p>\n