{"id":40610,"date":"2022-12-01T12:35:58","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T07:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=40610"},"modified":"2025-11-27T13:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:01:51","slug":"why-do-children-hate-brushing-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/why-do-children-hate-brushing-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do children hate brushing teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Did you struggle to get your child to brush their teeth? Many kids find it a routine and will avoid doing it as long as possible. Some children may even develop a phobia of toothbrushes and refuse to use one at all. If you think your child might be hiding their toothbrush and throw tantrums while brushing teeth, then we have a few ideas for you. We understand that as parents, trying to get your kid to do something they don\u2019t want to do can often feel like an uphill battle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Sometimes, children may hate brushing their teeth because\u00a0they are expressing a desire for self-sufficiency, though they likely don’t have the words to express what they want clearly. In other cases, a kid’s resistance to teeth brushing may be rooted in sensory problems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Kids have a lot on their plates during this time. Not only are they trying to figure out who they are and what they like, but they\u2019re also growing and developing at an incredibly rapid pace. Everything even their teeth is changing. Your child may be going through an awkward stage that involves growing more than expected teeth. Kids\u2019 teeth grow through a process called orofacial ossification.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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This process causes new teeth to form underneath the gums, and they usually come in between the ages of 7 and 14 years. During this time, your child may experience some discomfort as their teeth grow in and push their other teeth out of the way. They may also have a lot of trouble chewing food if their teeth are growing at different rates. This can make it difficult for your child to eat the way they normally would, and it can cause a drop in their daily intake of nutrients. Seeing a dietitian can help with this problem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kids may have a Sensitivity to Toothpaste or Brushing.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some kids may have a sensitivity to toothpaste. This can cause mild to severe discomfort and make brushing your child\u2019s teeth<\/a> very difficult. Sensitivity to toothpaste usually arises from the addition of sodium lauryl sulfate in the toothpaste, and it can cause mild to severe discomfort in the mouth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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