Brushing teeth

Honestly? Yes it could cause serious problems. Even though these are baby teeth, you're setting the tone now for dental hygiene for the rest of his life, if you don't teach him to care for his teeth now he might never do it. As someone who didn't care enough about their teeth when they were younger and is dealing with the consequences now, I urge you to make a change and brush his teeth for two minutes every morning and every evening. Is he registered with a dentist? If not I'd get him an appointment ASAP, they need to get used to going and a dentist should be able to advise if there's any damage and next steps needed. Don't beat yourself up, just know this is really important and make a promise to yourself to get things on track now.

Most likely, yes.I’ve always brushed me and my kids teeth together. Like I’ll brush theirs first when they’re little and then brush mine but allow them to “brush” theirs so they can get the hang of it. I still brush my 2yo olds then let him play around for a bit because he’ll only brush his front teeth. My parents were lazy with dental hygiene for me growing up and my teeth suck. I don’t want my kids to have to go through that. What’s his dentist say?

Yes, neglecting dental health can lead to cavities, infections, and inflammation that can impact overall health. Definitely take him to the dentist to make sure his teeth are okay. Maybe set reminders on your phone or brush his teeth whenever you brush yours.

Thank you all for your input! and no he does not have a dentist. I kinda jumped into mom life early. I am doing my best to keep up. He has a father figure now that he calls dada and he keeps up with it a little better than I do. Once all my moving is done and we are settled into the new place then I will make sure to get a dentist!

My dentist always told me when the kids starts eating table food and they have a tooth or 2 to start! I have soft teeth on my side so unfortunately my teeth are brone to stain or normal wear and tear so I didn’t want that to happen to my kids teeth even though they will eventually fall out. It’s always great to teach them that there hygiene is important even if it’s something small as bathing themselves or brushing there teeth or washing there face. Parenting can be so much sometimes specially when you have other things going on, so no need to beat yourself up but definitely prioritize it. ❤️👍🏽

If you’re brushing your own teeth twice a day then you shouldn’t have any excuse for neglecting your child’s teeth. Don’t beat yourself up about it but please do better for your child, you don’t want them to suffer in the future.

I always stress the importance of dental hygiene and awareness. I lost 2 molars, its a lesson learnt the hard way but i take good care of my daughter’s teeth. Only when daddy is responsible for having her brush in the morning does the lapse occur and i always give him a earful.