tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post1319326462254787179..comments2024-03-19T08:40:36.481+11:00Comments on Life with Aspergers: Helping People with Sensitivities to Brush their TeethGavin Bollardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833941398375568706noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-82248984002473982262017-05-11T00:18:23.251+10:002017-05-11T00:18:23.251+10:00When I was a child my mum had to sit on top of me ...When I was a child my mum had to sit on top of me to brush my teeth between wails. I never really got good at any hygiene, but at least I started brushing myself eventually. I only got diagnosed with Aspergers last year, at the ripe age of 30. So much we should have know growing up =(<br /><br />I got brushing before bed as a habit, and eventually got even better than my neurotical siblings (who became teenagers and stopped brushing for not caring, I kinda skipped that kind of rebellious stage completely, I had enough struggles ;) ) As a child my teeth were perfect! So my mums hard work paid off, harsh as it seemed. But when I hit my teen, even though I rigorously brushed every night (we never did mornings) my teeth started decaying harshly. The enamel is vanishing, and the dentist is baffled! He can't explain what it is. I don't think I brush hard, and my dentist say it must be some illness as it can't "be done to yourself" as he put it. But my asperger intolerance for awkward situations and slight social anxiety stops me from going as often as I should. There is also the huge cost, which is the excuse I give the people around me (and is a reality too). <br /><br />I also have atopic excema. I hate showering and claim it dries my skin (well, it does!) so I can't shower more than once a week. I wouldn't shower more if I didn't have a reason.. I hate it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00887098890820829086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-33442159433751560202012-08-11T11:53:27.747+10:002012-08-11T11:53:27.747+10:00I have two sons one is an aspie and the other we a...I have two sons one is an aspie and the other we are in the process of seeking a diagnosis for the aspie behaviors we see everyday. The older one who is already diagnosed brushes his teeth fine and goes to the dentist with no problems. My younger son doesn't like any part of the tooth brushing process. He noes like the s<br />Tastes objects or textures in his mouth! At the dentist office we go into a full blown fit every time and he has never been able to have a check up yet. I am unsure of what to do as he won't let them do anything. He has had to have some teeth removed and sedation had to be used. Regular check up are very necessary and not sure what we are gonna do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-84782697946947125312012-07-15T13:14:25.768+10:002012-07-15T13:14:25.768+10:00I need help my aspie friend is going through a spe...I need help my aspie friend is going through a special interest phase which involves collecting teeth. He has killed all family animals and removed teeth and now attack friends with objects to try remove there teeth I don't know what to doAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-34514756859297291292012-03-03T11:00:21.007+11:002012-03-03T11:00:21.007+11:00I used to brush my teeth with Marseille soap (yes:...I used to brush my teeth with Marseille soap (yes: the one grandma used for laundry!), as when I was little I could not tolerate the mint flavour nor the strawberry one (the only alternative that time). And I was ok with it, and my parents thought "better than just water".<br /> <br />Then I got I got used to toothpaste, I just use the "sensitive teeth" toothpaste, which taste less minty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-59997036931864276762012-02-28T04:57:20.188+11:002012-02-28T04:57:20.188+11:00Albeit getting a child with Aspergers to brush is ...Albeit getting a child with Aspergers to brush is more of a challenge, positive reinforcement should work, and the link to the personalized brushing chart should be a big help.Family Dentistry The Woodlands TXhttp://www.larawayfamilydentistry.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-86156935843951922332012-02-27T19:11:20.913+11:002012-02-27T19:11:20.913+11:00Dude all u gotta do is stick your finger on your t...Dude all u gotta do is stick your finger on your tonsil and push a little bit. It pops out the lith. I help hundreds of ppl fix their bad breath.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-13380189783917012212012-02-22T15:14:36.486+11:002012-02-22T15:14:36.486+11:00Brushing teeth was always a struggle with my Aspie...Brushing teeth was always a struggle with my Aspie <br />son. He didn't like the taste of minty toothpaste so milder bubblegum flavors did really well. He has really good teeth so has been lucky so far with very few cavities. (2 I think). He's in college now so I can only hope he continues brushing regularly!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02129510013013288458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-65851122259875495672012-02-22T07:36:03.519+11:002012-02-22T07:36:03.519+11:00I printed it off for one of my boys. I'll let...I printed it off for one of my boys. I'll let you know how it goes.Stephaniehttp://embracingchaos.stephanieallencrist.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-37665567168263474422012-02-19T17:57:41.470+11:002012-02-19T17:57:41.470+11:00I have had bad breath, lost my job due to it. trie...I have had bad breath, lost my job due to it. tried to find a new job but it's very hard once you stink up the office. I had tonsil stones and awful bad breath. My friend told me to check Oraltech Labs advice as it got rid of his bad breath and his post nasal drip. I've been following Oraltech Labs advice for about 4 months now and I feel much better, also people are not avoiding me anymore so it seems to have cured my bad breath as well.alexs sinclearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-16691938901679018632012-02-18T13:16:52.262+11:002012-02-18T13:16:52.262+11:00Thanks for sharing, my 6 year old with autism is h...Thanks for sharing, my 6 year old with autism is horrible with brushing. He pretty much just sucks the paste off (we use floride free for this reason) and then he crunches the bristles until their are ruined! <br /><br />I haven't pushed too hard so far since he only has baby teeth, but recently an adult tooth came in, so I need to get better at enforcing a good brushing each night. <br /><br />Since we are also dealing with many allergies and food sensitivities, we use Toms of Maine toothpaste, which is gluten, casein and dye free, and comes in a floride free version.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13841297851874457415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-66889501013083138912012-02-18T11:38:28.426+11:002012-02-18T11:38:28.426+11:00THanks for posting this. I have so much trouble ge...THanks for posting this. I have so much trouble getting my 11 yr old Aspie to brush his teeth let alone do a good job when he does it.<br /><br />My son hates the taste of bubble gum too so it makes it so hard to find toothpaste he'll use because that's all they make or some awful berry flavor he hates.C...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09382827565772645760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4841851020927689161.post-84394819064323758802012-02-18T09:26:44.558+11:002012-02-18T09:26:44.558+11:00I've had problems with brushing my teeth, too,...I've had problems with brushing my teeth, too, and even though I've gotten better about it over the years, I've had to set up a system. Brushing just doesn't come naturally to me.<br /><br />First, brushing upon waking and before going to sleep, obviously. There's no set time, unless there's a set time you get up, and it's an easy habit to get into, once you start. Besides that, I try to brush after I eat a meal (not just a snack or something). It makes my teeth feel better, and it's another routine to ensure I do brush.<br /><br />Another thing I do is time myself as I brush. I use the stopwatch feature on my watch to make sure that I spend one minute brushing my top teeth, then spend one minute brushing my bottom teeth. (Dentists say to brush for two minutes, I believe.)<br /><br />I've always hated the taste of toothpaste, and that has been one of the reasons I haven't brushed regularly. Every toothpaste seems to be peppermint-flavored, and it burns my mouth. I solved this by buying children's toothpaste, with flavors like bubblegum or some berry stuff. Not only does it not burn my mouth, it also has an appealing taste, instead of no taste at all, which makes brushing less of a chore.Nicomachushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14666907547909938845noreply@blogger.com