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RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape - what do you actually do?
I’m always worried about mold or bacteria, especially since my kid uses an electric brush too. I rinse it with hot water after every use, but I’ve read mixed things about leaving it upright - doesn’t water drip down into...
RE: How I managed the cost of my root canal (and did insurance actually help?)
I totally get this - my kid needed a crown after a cracked tooth and I was just frozen looking at the options. Did you find your insurance actually covered anything meaningful? Ours barely touched the crown cost. Also, h...
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
That gritty feeling is exactly what my son complained about too, actually. He kept rubbing his tongue on his teeth and asking if he could brush it off. Did your dentist say how long it should last? I’m always worried he’...
RE: Cold packs vs. anti-inflammatories after gum grafts - what worked for you?
My kid had a gum graft a few months ago and I was super nervous about the swelling too. We did the ice packs on and off for the first day, but I was hesitant about giving too much ibuprofen - just worried about stomach u...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
Has anyone actually found a patch that stays in place for kids? My daughter keeps pulling them off because they slip, and I’m worried she’ll swallow one. Are dissolvable strips even safe for younger kids, or just adults?
RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?
Did your dentist say anything about younger teeth and whitening? My kid’s been asking about it (thanks, TikTok) but I’m super nervous about the sensitivity thing, especially since she already complains about cold stuff. ...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
I keep worrying that the water flosser isn’t getting in all the tight spots, especially with braces. I get what you mean about the nightly struggle - string floss is a nightmare for us too. Haven’t tried the shower trick...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Yeah, IV sedation always seemed a bit extreme to me too. My daughter had laughing gas for her extraction, but honestly, she was still pretty aware and anxious. We haven't tried oral sedation yet - does it really make tha...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Did you feel worried at all about locking into monthly payments? We're considering monthly too, mostly because the lump sum feels pretty overwhelming... but I'm anxious about getting stuck if our finances change later on...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Speaking of potency, has anyone tried diluting overly strong tinctures afterward, maybe with extra carrier oil or alcohol? Would that even work, or just mess up the balance somehow...I'm always worried about accidentally...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
I agree about lukewarm rinses - my daughter found them much more comfortable too. Did you find smoothies with berries irritating at all? We stuck mostly to banana and mango because I was worried about seeds causing disco...