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ðŠ·ãMy StoryãToothbrushing Struggles with My Autistic Son
â Building Trust and Confidence, One Tiny Step at a Time â



ðŠ· This post may be helpful if you…
Are struggling to brush your childâs teeth due to severe autism or sensory issues
Feel anxious about taking your child with disabilities to the dentist
Worry because your child refuses dental treatment or canât handle appointments
Just want someone to tell you, âItâs okay if there are days you canât brushâ
ð This post shares our honest journeyâchallenges, unexpected progress, and the quiet victories that give us hope.
Toothbrushing: Impossible? Maybe Not.
Gene absolutely hates brushing his teeth.
He might have sensory sensitivities, but no matter the reason, teeth still need to be cleanedâespecially when the milk days are long gone and chocolate and cola are part of the daily menu!
He has a sweet tooth: chocolate, jam bread, snacks, and even Cokeâhis favorite.
(Funny enough, he loves pointing at the dentist poster that ranks Coke as the worst drink for your teeth…ð
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But the real challenge is this: brushing feels like an invasion.
The Dentist? A Disaster.
When he was 1.5 years old, we tried visiting a bright and trendy kids’ dental clinic.
They asked me to track every snack and drink Gene had and bring a log next time.
I couldnât do itâemotionally or practically.
Thereâs already enough guilt and apologizing in our lives as it is. So we stopped going.
Discovering the Special Needs Dental Clinic
When Gene turned 4, I found a clinic that specializes in special needs.
The vibe was different: no judgment, no pressure, just the goal of helping kids feel safe at the dentist.
One elderly man, supporting another older man, smiled and said:
âMom, itâs only going to get harder from here.â
It sounds harsh written outâbut in that moment, it felt like kindness. Like meeting someone who truly understood.
ðª¥We go to a special needs dentist every two months â Iâll share more about that in another post soon!”
Tooth Treatment with Anesthesia
Despite all the gentle efforts, Gene needed real treatment for his cavities.
He was hospitalized and put under anesthesia to complete the procedures.
(Thatâs a story for another timeâŠ)
At Home: Little Wins
The clinic staff taught us some techniques, and with slow practice, he now lays down and opens his mouth for a few seconds.
Front teeth? Still tough. But progress is progress.
A Surprise at Short-Stay
One day, during a short-stay visit, the staff told me:
âGene brought his toothbrush and laid down, asking to brush his teeth.â
I was shockedâin the best way!
Maybe it was about bonding with his favorite staff, or maybe it was his own way of learning independence.
Either way, he took the initiative. Thatâs big.
Our Favorite Toothbrush
We use this one: https://migakiyasui.com
Itâs soft, easy to use, and made in Naraâwith adorable deer illustrations. Our whole family loves it ðŠâš
Final Words
Toothbrushing with Gene is still a journey.
But every momentâevery tiny winâbuilds trust and hope.
And one day, maybe heâll smile and say, âLetâs brush!â
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