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RE: Tooth pain strikes: do you go to the ER or wait for your dentist?
I totally get the anxiety about not wanting to overreact, but also not wanting to miss something serious. When my kiddo first got braces, the swelling freaked me out... but the orthodontist said mild puffiness is normal....
RE: Daily mouthwash vs. regular dental checkups for keeping your mouth healthy?
We had a similar thing happen with my kid - those alcohol mouthwashes were just too much. But honestly, does anyone else wonder if mouthwash is really all that necessary every single day, especially with braces? I mean, ...
RE: Would you get that protective coating for your kid’s molars?
That sounds pretty similar to what happened with my daughter. Her sealant chipped after a year too - she’s a nail biter, so maybe that didn’t help. Did your dentist mention if there’s any limit to how many times they can...
RE: Why does every makeover seem to fade after a few weeks?
I get where you’re coming from - - but do you ever worry that letting things slide too much could undo all the hard work? My kid just got her braces off and I’m constantly reminding her about retainers and brushing. May...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
That’s a lot for anyone to go through, especially all at once. Did you notice if your jaw pain eased up after the first day, or did it stick around longer? My kiddo had two done last year and even with the bite block, he...
RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?
My kid’s ortho actually encouraged gentle jaw movement, just nothing forced. We stuck to soft foods for a day or two, then gradually added more texture. I think as long as it doesn’t hurt, you’re probably fine. Every kid...
RE: Filling turned into root canal... is this common?
That’s wild, because my kid had almost the exact same thing happen. Dentist said it was a small cavity, next thing I know we’re back for a second appointment and they’re talking about nerve involvement. I kept wondering ...
RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?
That “hollow” feeling is so familiar - my daughter said almost the same thing after her root canal, and I honestly didn’t know what to tell her at first. I kept wondering if it meant something was wrong, but when we call...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
Honestly, I’ve had the same thought. My kid needed a second root canal on the same tooth (don’t get me started on how much fun that was), and insurance barely chipped in. Did anyone else have to fight with their provider...
RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?
That’s interesting - my kid had a wobbly tooth during braces, and our ortho said the same thing, but I still worried. Did anyone else get nervous about possible long-term damage? I kept second-guessing whether we should’...
RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?
The sticker chart idea is super cute. I wish I’d thought of something like that with my son - he’s the type who wants to be in control, so me hovering just made him dig in his heels. It’s funny, because I always thought ...
RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?
My kid’s ortho actually warned us about going full blast, but I totally get the urge. It’s like, if you can see all that gunk, you want it gone NOW, right? My daughter says the gentle setting feels like “a baby sneeze,” ...
RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?
My kid had a wobbly tooth last month and honestly, I was way more stressed than she was. Did your dentist ever say if chewing on one side could make it worse? I kept telling her to stick to soft foods, but she wanted app...
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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. Did you notice any difference with softer foods? We switched to more ...