Comments on: A toothbrushing story

By: The Modernish Father

The Modernish Father — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:17:40 +0000

Hmm, I tried the Smart Rinse last night and I didn’t like it. It didn’t burn like regular mouthwash (a good thing), but it had a funky watered-down Kool-Aid kind of flavor that I didn’t care for.

I will hold a spitting workshop with our son this weekend and see if we can get this whole thing sorted out. I guess they don’t teach that in public schools any more.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:05:07 +0000

Um…I love that listerine kid’s stuff. We totally use it as adults in our house, because I hate the burn of regular listerine.

I believe the only reason my teeth are as good as they are is due to my 1st grade teacher, and her dentist husband.

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:40:29 +0000

I can’t wait to tell this bedtime story to Nate. Although, I may have to add a dragon and a damsel in distress! I hope the young prince isn’t making too much of a mess for the Queen!!

By: Allison

Allison — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:13:29 +0000

Wow, I didn’t realize that swishing and spitting was something you had to learn. I’m going to be so much more prepared when I have my own kids after reading all your trial runs.

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:06:06 +0000

I’m still convinced that my son and AE are somehow twins separated at birth, except for the fact that they are 2 years apart in age and have different parents. This tooth brushing saga is way so familiar to me. My son is the worst spitter in the universe. He does rasberries. I’ve tried to “teach” him how to do it the “right” way but how is that even possible?! How do you teach someone how to spit? I thought that would just come naturally. You are one brave woman to try the Listerine. I give you all kinds of credit for that!!