Dental: Older Child, Teddy Bears

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My Son Hates His Teeth Getting Brushed!!

My son is 18 months old and absolutely hates his teeth getting brushed. I have tried different tooth brushes, he loves Thomas the Train and has a Thomas the Train toothbrush and toothpaste. My husband has to pull faces and act goofy to make my son laugh while I can brush his teeth but if he is not there it is a complete struggle. It is getting worse that as soon as I am holding the toothbrush he shuts his mouth. I have tried giving him the toothbrush and he just chews on it. He may 'try' and brush his teeth but I definitely need to help....