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RE: Getting through the days after a root canal - any hacks?
We dealt with this after my daughter’s root canal - she was pretty swollen for a couple days. I was also worried about overusing the cold packs, but her dentist said 15-20 minutes on, then at least that long off, and onl...
RE: Trying to ditch plastic floss - silk or corn fiber?
I get what you mean - tried silk floss for my kid and honestly, it held up better than I expected. It’s pricier, but at least it didn’t shred or snap like the corn stuff did. Water flosser was a no-go for us; my kid hate...
RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
Definitely not just you. My kid’s been dealing with the same thing since getting braces a few months ago. Swelling comes and goes, and honestly, it’s hard to predict what’s going to set it off. Bagels are a nightmare - h...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
Letting them pick their own stuff definitely helps, but yeah, the novelty wears off fast. I’ve noticed small changes - like switching up toothpaste flavors - can buy a few more days of enthusiasm. Consistency’s tough, bu...
RE: Why is it so hard to get consistent aftercare for a chipped tooth?
My kid chipped a front tooth last year and we got two totally different opinions - one dentist wanted to fill it right away, the other said just keep an eye on it unless it starts hurting. I get the “less is more” idea, ...
RE: Tips for keeping baby teeth cavity-free?
We started the “sugar bugs” thing too - it actually worked, even though I thought my daughter would roll her eyes at me. I agree about routines. If we miss brushing at the usual time, it’s a fight. Flossing was the harde...
RE: Do you think Aligners brand really matters for your teeth conditions?
We went with the dentist trays for my kid too, mostly because she grinds her teeth at night. I’ve noticed the material feels sturdier compared to the mail-order ones I looked at. The cleaning is a pain, though - sometime...
RE: Improve Your Oral Health & Preventive Care with Trusted Dental Experts
I know what you mean about switching. I used to feel like I was being disloyal or something, even though the visits were always rushed and my kid never felt comfortable. It’s weird how that sense of obligation creeps in,...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
I get what you mean. My daughter had to get a crown last year (she’s only 11), and I thought just keeping up with her regular brushing and flossing would be enough. But food kept getting wedged under the crown and her gu...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
Interesting - my kid’s oral surgeon was super strict about keeping to liquids and really soft stuff for nearly a week. We were told no bread, no rice, nothing that could get stuck. Maybe they’re extra cautious with young...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
We switched my kid to floss picks after way too many battles over regular floss. It’s just easier for her little hands, and honestly, she’s way more consistent now. I do a quick check with string every few days, but her ...
RE: What if you woke up with dragon breath every day?
We’ve been down this road with our daughter, and honestly, I was surprised by how much her breathing at night impacted her mouth. We tried a humidifier first, thinking maybe the dry air was making things worse, but it di...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
My daughter flat-out refused the rinse after the second day - she said it tasted like “old coins.” I tried mixing it with a bit of cold water, but that didn’t help much. As for soups, she actually preferred thicker ones ...
RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?
Honestly, I get what you’re saying about the crown prices, but for us, the root canal itself was the real shocker. My kid needed one on a baby tooth (long story), and insurance barely covered any of it. Then you add the ...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
That really hits home for me. My kid had a root tip surgery last fall and the dentist handed us a bottle of the “good stuff” at checkout - fancy label, even fancier price. I checked the ingredients and honestly, it looke...