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RE: Non-surgical ways to handle jaw pain?

My kid started getting that jaw click last year, and it freaked her out—she thought she broke something. The night guard was a battle at first, too. D...

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RE: Kicked gum disease’s butt—anyone else turn things around?

Those little brushes are a total game changer, right? My kid’s dentist recommended them after we had a few too many “your child’s gums are bleeding” t...

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RE: Did you know some electric toothbrushes actually have pressure sensors that light up if you’re brushing too hard?

That’s interesting—I had a similar thing happen with my kid. The pressure sensor seemed like overkill at first, but it actually helped her learn to be...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

We ran into the same thing with my kiddo after braces came off—her teeth looked pretty good, but the fillings on her front teeth stuck out like a sore...

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RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?

I totally get what you mean about surprise charges—been there with my kid’s last filling. Did you find it helped to ask for a cost breakdown before th...

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

Mashed sweet potatoes sound great—haven't tried that yet. My kiddo struggled with anything hot, even warm soups were a no-go. Did you find room-temp f...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

I feel you on the headphones thing—definitely helps tune out the anxiety. Do you find specific podcasts better for distraction? I've noticed comedy sh...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

My daughter went through something similar after her bone graft. She complained about jaw soreness every morning and we realized she was grinding her ...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Same here with the ice cream—it was way too cold and just made things worse. My son ended up preferring room-temp applesauce and oatmeal. Did anyone e...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Have you tried one of those simpler battery-operated brushes instead of the rechargeable ones? My kid hated the buzzing and splatter too, but we found...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Couldn't agree more with this. We tried one of those places with cartoons on the ceiling and all the bells and whistles, but it didn't help much once ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

We got a water flosser for my son after he got braces, and honestly, it's been a lifesaver. He hated floss threaders—too much hassle and frustration. ...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

I've noticed the same thing with my kid—he used to brush so hard his gums would bleed sometimes, thinking it meant cleaner teeth. Switching to electri...

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