Brushing Teeth At School????

ashmomo · Aug 17, 2009

My 4 year old daughter is about to start preschool and I don't think I would be okay with her participating in that...that is pretty gross. Parents of non-CF kids may not think about it as much...but we are so worried about germs and that does not seem like a very sanitary idea! I would ask to keep his toothbrush in a different cleaner location just for his safety.
Personally, my daughter brushes at home and has been taught that at home...I don't see the need for that at school, especially during flu season when it comes! I hope they are not all spitting at the same time and just anywhere...not sure of the set-up, but that doesn't sound good either!
I don't think you are over-reacting...maybe a non-CFer parent might though. May not be as big of a deal to them.
Good luck!

ashmomo · Aug 17, 2009

My 4 year old daughter is about to start preschool and I don't think I would be okay with her participating in that...that is pretty gross. Parents of non-CF kids may not think about it as much...but we are so worried about germs and that does not seem like a very sanitary idea! I would ask to keep his toothbrush in a different cleaner location just for his safety.
Personally, my daughter brushes at home and has been taught that at home...I don't see the need for that at school, especially during flu season when it comes! I hope they are not all spitting at the same time and just anywhere...not sure of the set-up, but that doesn't sound good either!
I don't think you are over-reacting...maybe a non-CFer parent might though. May not be as big of a deal to them.
Good luck!

ashmomo · Aug 17, 2009

My 4 year old daughter is about to start preschool and I don't think I would be okay with her participating in that...that is pretty gross. Parents of non-CF kids may not think about it as much...but we are so worried about germs and that does not seem like a very sanitary idea! I would ask to keep his toothbrush in a different cleaner location just for his safety.
Personally, my daughter brushes at home and has been taught that at home...I don't see the need for that at school, especially during flu season when it comes! I hope they are not all spitting at the same time and just anywhere...not sure of the set-up, but that doesn't sound good either!
I don't think you are over-reacting...maybe a non-CFer parent might though. May not be as big of a deal to them.
Good luck!

ashmomo · Aug 17, 2009

My 4 year old daughter is about to start preschool and I don't think I would be okay with her participating in that...that is pretty gross. Parents of non-CF kids may not think about it as much...but we are so worried about germs and that does not seem like a very sanitary idea! I would ask to keep his toothbrush in a different cleaner location just for his safety.
Personally, my daughter brushes at home and has been taught that at home...I don't see the need for that at school, especially during flu season when it comes! I hope they are not all spitting at the same time and just anywhere...not sure of the set-up, but that doesn't sound good either!
I don't think you are over-reacting...maybe a non-CFer parent might though. May not be as big of a deal to them.
Good luck!

ashmomo · Aug 17, 2009

My 4 year old daughter is about to start preschool and I don't think I would be okay with her participating in that...that is pretty gross. Parents of non-CF kids may not think about it as much...but we are so worried about germs and that does not seem like a very sanitary idea! I would ask to keep his toothbrush in a different cleaner location just for his safety.
 Personally, my daughter brushes at home and has been taught that at home...I don't see the need for that at school, especially during flu season when it comes! I hope they are not all spitting at the same time and just anywhere...not sure of the set-up, but that doesn't sound good either!
 I don't think you are over-reacting...maybe a non-CFer parent might though. May not be as big of a deal to them.
 Good luck!

hmw · Aug 17, 2009

Oh YUCK. I would not like this at all. Even if he keeps his own toothbrush somewhere separate, I hate those travel toothbrushes w/ the covers and they've always grossed me out, even prior to knowing about my dd's CF. A toothbrush that never gets a chance to really air dry would be growing bacteria on it in no time, I would think... I would worry more about what he'd catch off his own toothbrush after it has a chance to sit long enough in the enclosed environment of that wet cap than anything he could catch from the classroom sink (while that is kind of gross too, there will be plenty of germ exchange at that sink: they all wash hands en masse while laughing and coughing in each others' faces, as well as use the same water fountain- and while they aren't technically supposed to slurp off the faucet itself, well... it happens.)

hmw · Aug 17, 2009

Oh YUCK. I would not like this at all. Even if he keeps his own toothbrush somewhere separate, I hate those travel toothbrushes w/ the covers and they've always grossed me out, even prior to knowing about my dd's CF. A toothbrush that never gets a chance to really air dry would be growing bacteria on it in no time, I would think... I would worry more about what he'd catch off his own toothbrush after it has a chance to sit long enough in the enclosed environment of that wet cap than anything he could catch from the classroom sink (while that is kind of gross too, there will be plenty of germ exchange at that sink: they all wash hands en masse while laughing and coughing in each others' faces, as well as use the same water fountain- and while they aren't technically supposed to slurp off the faucet itself, well... it happens.)

hmw · Aug 17, 2009

Oh YUCK. I would not like this at all. Even if he keeps his own toothbrush somewhere separate, I hate those travel toothbrushes w/ the covers and they've always grossed me out, even prior to knowing about my dd's CF. A toothbrush that never gets a chance to really air dry would be growing bacteria on it in no time, I would think... I would worry more about what he'd catch off his own toothbrush after it has a chance to sit long enough in the enclosed environment of that wet cap than anything he could catch from the classroom sink (while that is kind of gross too, there will be plenty of germ exchange at that sink: they all wash hands en masse while laughing and coughing in each others' faces, as well as use the same water fountain- and while they aren't technically supposed to slurp off the faucet itself, well... it happens.)

hmw · Aug 17, 2009

Oh YUCK. I would not like this at all. Even if he keeps his own toothbrush somewhere separate, I hate those travel toothbrushes w/ the covers and they've always grossed me out, even prior to knowing about my dd's CF. A toothbrush that never gets a chance to really air dry would be growing bacteria on it in no time, I would think... I would worry more about what he'd catch off his own toothbrush after it has a chance to sit long enough in the enclosed environment of that wet cap than anything he could catch from the classroom sink (while that is kind of gross too, there will be plenty of germ exchange at that sink: they all wash hands en masse while laughing and coughing in each others' faces, as well as use the same water fountain- and while they aren't technically supposed to slurp off the faucet itself, well... it happens.)

hmw · Aug 17, 2009

Oh YUCK. I would not like this at all. Even if he keeps his own toothbrush somewhere separate, I hate those travel toothbrushes w/ the covers and they've always grossed me out, even prior to knowing about my dd's CF. A toothbrush that never gets a chance to really air dry would be growing bacteria on it in no time, I would think... I would worry more about what he'd catch off his own toothbrush after it has a chance to sit long enough in the enclosed environment of that wet cap than anything he could catch from the classroom sink (while that is kind of gross too, there will be plenty of germ exchange at that sink: they all wash hands en masse while laughing and coughing in each others' faces, as well as use the same water fountain- and while they aren't technically supposed to slurp off the faucet itself, well... it happens.)

Melissa75 · Aug 17, 2009

I would definitely wonder if this is school policy or a particular teacher's obsession with oral hygiene. I mean who actually brushes more than twice a day, anyway?

I think it is unhygienic to store toothbrushes in a cap and near each other, and gross to have kids spit near each other too. My second grader sprays when he spits despite all my admonishments.

I have a first and second grader in public school, and a private preschooler. When you lose a tooth in the public school, you go to the nurse's office and get a special plastic container to hold the tooth, a new toothbrush, and a pamphlet from Crest with stickers to fill out a brushing calendar. I don't know who arranged for this Crest propaganda, but it is cute and special for the kids. THAT is about as much interest as I would like the school to take in my child's hygiene until "sex ed."

Now, for all the good judgment that the school shows in the tooth department, they do have a bathroom problem. My daughter's kindergarten class shared a toilet with another K class. That was 48 kindergarteners for one toilet from 8:45 to 3:15. My daughter contrived all sorts of ways to not have to use it. I was worried about her getting a UTI from holding it in.

I would politely ask the teacher if it is school policy to brush. If yes, talk to the administration. If no, explain that you are not comfortable with it. My kids to not have CF so I would probably not bother, but if they did, I think I would.
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Melissa, 34, bronchiectasis (no CF)

Melissa75 · Aug 17, 2009

I would definitely wonder if this is school policy or a particular teacher's obsession with oral hygiene. I mean who actually brushes more than twice a day, anyway?

I think it is unhygienic to store toothbrushes in a cap and near each other, and gross to have kids spit near each other too. My second grader sprays when he spits despite all my admonishments.

I have a first and second grader in public school, and a private preschooler. When you lose a tooth in the public school, you go to the nurse's office and get a special plastic container to hold the tooth, a new toothbrush, and a pamphlet from Crest with stickers to fill out a brushing calendar. I don't know who arranged for this Crest propaganda, but it is cute and special for the kids. THAT is about as much interest as I would like the school to take in my child's hygiene until "sex ed."

Now, for all the good judgment that the school shows in the tooth department, they do have a bathroom problem. My daughter's kindergarten class shared a toilet with another K class. That was 48 kindergarteners for one toilet from 8:45 to 3:15. My daughter contrived all sorts of ways to not have to use it. I was worried about her getting a UTI from holding it in.

I would politely ask the teacher if it is school policy to brush. If yes, talk to the administration. If no, explain that you are not comfortable with it. My kids to not have CF so I would probably not bother, but if they did, I think I would.
_______
Melissa, 34, bronchiectasis (no CF)

Melissa75 · Aug 17, 2009

I would definitely wonder if this is school policy or a particular teacher's obsession with oral hygiene. I mean who actually brushes more than twice a day, anyway?

I think it is unhygienic to store toothbrushes in a cap and near each other, and gross to have kids spit near each other too. My second grader sprays when he spits despite all my admonishments.

I have a first and second grader in public school, and a private preschooler. When you lose a tooth in the public school, you go to the nurse's office and get a special plastic container to hold the tooth, a new toothbrush, and a pamphlet from Crest with stickers to fill out a brushing calendar. I don't know who arranged for this Crest propaganda, but it is cute and special for the kids. THAT is about as much interest as I would like the school to take in my child's hygiene until "sex ed."

Now, for all the good judgment that the school shows in the tooth department, they do have a bathroom problem. My daughter's kindergarten class shared a toilet with another K class. That was 48 kindergarteners for one toilet from 8:45 to 3:15. My daughter contrived all sorts of ways to not have to use it. I was worried about her getting a UTI from holding it in.

I would politely ask the teacher if it is school policy to brush. If yes, talk to the administration. If no, explain that you are not comfortable with it. My kids to not have CF so I would probably not bother, but if they did, I think I would.
_______
Melissa, 34, bronchiectasis (no CF)

Melissa75 · Aug 17, 2009

I would definitely wonder if this is school policy or a particular teacher's obsession with oral hygiene. I mean who actually brushes more than twice a day, anyway?

I think it is unhygienic to store toothbrushes in a cap and near each other, and gross to have kids spit near each other too. My second grader sprays when he spits despite all my admonishments.

I have a first and second grader in public school, and a private preschooler. When you lose a tooth in the public school, you go to the nurse's office and get a special plastic container to hold the tooth, a new toothbrush, and a pamphlet from Crest with stickers to fill out a brushing calendar. I don't know who arranged for this Crest propaganda, but it is cute and special for the kids. THAT is about as much interest as I would like the school to take in my child's hygiene until "sex ed."

Now, for all the good judgment that the school shows in the tooth department, they do have a bathroom problem. My daughter's kindergarten class shared a toilet with another K class. That was 48 kindergarteners for one toilet from 8:45 to 3:15. My daughter contrived all sorts of ways to not have to use it. I was worried about her getting a UTI from holding it in.

I would politely ask the teacher if it is school policy to brush. If yes, talk to the administration. If no, explain that you are not comfortable with it. My kids to not have CF so I would probably not bother, but if they did, I think I would.
_______
Melissa, 34, bronchiectasis (no CF)

Melissa75 · Aug 17, 2009

I would definitely wonder if this is school policy or a particular teacher's obsession with oral hygiene. I mean who actually brushes more than twice a day, anyway?
 
 I think it is unhygienic to store toothbrushes in a cap and near each other, and gross to have kids spit near each other too. My second grader sprays when he spits despite all my admonishments.
 
 I have a first and second grader in public school, and a private preschooler. When you lose a tooth in the public school, you go to the nurse's office and get a special plastic container to hold the tooth, a new toothbrush, and a pamphlet from Crest with stickers to fill out a brushing calendar. I don't know who arranged for this Crest propaganda, but it is cute and special for the kids. THAT is about as much interest as I would like the school to take in my child's hygiene until "sex ed."
 
 Now, for all the good judgment that the school shows in the tooth department, they do have a bathroom problem. My daughter's kindergarten class shared a toilet with another K class. That was 48 kindergarteners for one toilet from 8:45 to 3:15. My daughter contrived all sorts of ways to not have to use it. I was worried about her getting a UTI from holding it in.
 
 I would politely ask the teacher if it is school policy to brush. If yes, talk to the administration. If no, explain that you are not comfortable with it. My kids to not have CF so I would probably not bother, but if they did, I think I would.
 _______
 Melissa, 34, bronchiectasis (no CF)

Brad · Aug 17, 2009

Good Oral Hygiene is a must,, But Throwing all the Tooth Brushes
in a box together does not Promote Good Oral Hygiene or Seem
to be very good for Over All Good Health.... Kids that age Spread enough Germs
with out adding to it..

Your Child has a Backpack I am betting, Ask if He can
keep his in there, That way at night You can Make sure it is
good and clean and will also keep the others Children's germs
away from Your Child.

Brad · Aug 17, 2009

Good Oral Hygiene is a must,, But Throwing all the Tooth Brushes
in a box together does not Promote Good Oral Hygiene or Seem
to be very good for Over All Good Health.... Kids that age Spread enough Germs
with out adding to it..

Your Child has a Backpack I am betting, Ask if He can
keep his in there, That way at night You can Make sure it is
good and clean and will also keep the others Children's germs
away from Your Child.

Brad · Aug 17, 2009

Good Oral Hygiene is a must,, But Throwing all the Tooth Brushes
in a box together does not Promote Good Oral Hygiene or Seem
to be very good for Over All Good Health.... Kids that age Spread enough Germs
with out adding to it..

Your Child has a Backpack I am betting, Ask if He can
keep his in there, That way at night You can Make sure it is
good and clean and will also keep the others Children's germs
away from Your Child.

Brad · Aug 17, 2009

Good Oral Hygiene is a must,, But Throwing all the Tooth Brushes
in a box together does not Promote Good Oral Hygiene or Seem
to be very good for Over All Good Health.... Kids that age Spread enough Germs
with out adding to it..

Your Child has a Backpack I am betting, Ask if He can
keep his in there, That way at night You can Make sure it is
good and clean and will also keep the others Children's germs
away from Your Child.

Brad · Aug 17, 2009

Good Oral Hygiene is a must,, But Throwing all the Tooth Brushes
 in a box together does not Promote Good Oral Hygiene or Seem
 to be very good for Over All Good Health.... Kids that age Spread enough Germs
 with out adding to it..
 
 Your Child has a Backpack I am betting, Ask if He can
 keep his in there, That way at night You can Make sure it is
 good and clean and will also keep the others Children's germs
 away from Your Child.

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