Also, um, this is kind of embarrassing, but I have...a lot of trouble brushing my teeth on a regular basis and always have. I never really made it a habit as a kid and can't seem to make it happen now either, and the strong minty flavor of toothpaste doesn't make it any easier (I have autism, mint causes me some sensory issues.) Do you have any tips or ideas that might help me out?
That’s alright, I used to never brush my teeth either! This blog helps motivate me; so I hope it helps you too. I made a routine out of things to do before bed, where sometime after dinner and after i shower, but before bedtime i make sure to take my meds, brush my teeth, and go to the bathroom before bed. Getting into a routine can also help you remember, if not, you could try setting notifications to remind you? I do that with my meds, because they’re really important!
As for strong minty flavors... a lot of toothpaste out there has a strong flavor so you can feel like it’s cleaning. I think I remember kids toothpaste not being as strong though?
The general complaints I’m seeing about kids toothpaste is that it’s too sweet. It comes in flavors like bubblegum and strawberry. You could try finding a flavor you like!
There’s also a toothpaste called Nihilist toothpaste which claims to have no flavor, but when researching that, it seems that it is also sweet, and tastes like vanilla frosting, according to one review.
If nothing else, you can just get your toothbrush wet and brush your teeth without paste. It’s better than nothing, though paste is what really helps scrape the plaque off.
Does anyone have any other tips?
