how can i have my 1 year 11 month old son brush his teeth?

we have the same problem when my daugther starting brushing her teeth.. she really cries that she become hurt but she's not actually..she really dont like the feeling i think..it's normal i think because it's really new for them, that sometimes i need to hold her mouth so that i will be able to brush her teeth..but after a few months, finally she loves it too, and until now that she's already 3, she's the one who brush her teeth, but she has tantrums sometimes, she dont like brushing her teeth, and i have to say that if she will not brush her teeth, the small worms will grow because of the dirt inside her mouth..and she's going to do it..

It can be a battle getting kids to brush. Something that I found helped when my boys were little, was "disclosing tablets". You can speak to your dentist or local pharmacist about them. You have your child chew them, and they show the dirty plaque and bad stuff on the teeth and you can turn it into a game. Having him use those before he brushes, he can see where his teeth are dirty, and he can then see that he is accomplishing something. Make it more of an adventure.

It is good to let him make choices on little things like choosing his toothbrush and toothpaste. I know it sounds silly but it makes a difference. if he feels that he made the decision, then he will be more willing to brush his teeth. However, at his age, you should brush your teeth with him, get him started and help him along. Even if he does cry, it is a necessity to get him to do it. Eventually he will be able to do this on his own. Now, when you are trying to brush his teeth is he upset because he wants to do it himself or because he just doesn't wnat to do it? If it's because he wants to do it himself, let him do it for a little bit then finish up for him. Try to make it a game. If it's because he just doesn't want to do it, again, try to make it a game. If he completes his brushing give him a sticker or something every night. Something to reward him. Kids love that.

Young children are great mimics, so you could brush your teeth together. He might like a mirror positioned lower down so he can see himself. As an added incentive, let him choose his own toothbrush. Encourage him to brush his teeth by setting a good example. If he sees you enjoying this activity, he will want to join in the fun. Good luck!

When i an child's time i also have this problem. Fist you must find the human who let him believe to tell the matter the consequence.If does not have the means. When do not educate him that not to hai the significance again he to feel the consequence the time could understand naturally.This also will later have the advantage to him.