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RE: WHY DO I STILL GET CAVITIES EVEN WHEN I BRUSH LIKE CRAZY?

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, with my kid it turned out to be less about genetics and more about diet. Even with great brushing and fl...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

That’s exactly what I like about manual—my daughter picks up the “circle” motion pretty quick. But she’s way more excited to use her electric brush be...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

My kid’s dentist actually recommended the woven floss too—said it’s less likely to cut up sensitive gums, which was a big deal for us. We tried the wa...

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RE: Battle of the water flossers: Waterpik or Philips Sonicare?

We’ve been using the Waterpik with my 8-year-old since her molars came in, and you’re right about those grooves—popcorn bits are a nightmare. I’ve tri...

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RE: Gums can shrink back too—did you know stress might play a role?

That’s something I never expected either, but it totally lines up with what we went through last year. My daughter started getting red, puffy gums aro...

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RE: Monthly vs. six-week ortho check-ins: which works better for you?

I totally get the anxiety part. My kiddo’s been in braces for about a year now, and honestly, those monthly appointments felt like they came around wa...

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RE: How long do those tooth-colored fillings actually last?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen the other side with my kid’s fillings. Her dentist actually pointed out a tiny gap on the X-ray, even th...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

We ran into the same thing with my daughter after her first root canal. The dentist talked up onlays as being more conservative and better for the too...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

That “tiny sword” line cracked me up—my son called it “the dragon’s tongue weapon.” We had the same issue: metal was just too much, especially when hi...

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RE: Weirdest thing I learned—hydrogen peroxide is in a bunch of stain removers, even for teeth, and it’s the same stuff in hair bleach.

Hydrogen peroxide is wild, right? My kiddo had a reaction to a whitening toothpaste—turns out, it was the peroxide plus some “natural” oils. We switch...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

That’s exactly what my kid went through after her molar came out. We had to keep a little travel toothbrush in her lunchbox for months. The shifting d...

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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older—anyone else?

Funny you mention floss types—my daughter hated the regular waxed stuff, but switched to those soft tape-style ones and suddenly it was way less of a ...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

We’ve been through something similar with my kid’s crown, and I totally get the urge to check for cracks all the time. What helped us was getting a cu...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

We've had similar experiences here. My daughter grinds pretty heavily, and her first mouthguard barely made it past the 8-month mark—even with regular...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Scrambled eggs worked pretty well for my kiddo when mashed potatoes got old. They're soft enough to swallow easily, and you can add a little cheese or...

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