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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Glad you mentioned the tiredness, because my daughter had her tooth extraction recently, and she's been sleeping way more than usual. At first, I was a bit worried, but it sounds like that's pretty normal? She also prefe...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Hadn't even heard of these comfort cover things before, but now you've got me curious. My daughter just started braces a couple months back, and we've been doing the wax shuffle ever since - little bits everywhere, laund...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Totally get your reasoning here. We went back and forth on this too - did the math, checked our budget twice, and still felt unsure. Unexpected stuff always pops up, doesn't it? Glad you found some peace of mind going mo...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
I've wondered about this too. My kid had some sensitivity issues, and our dentist recommended one of those enamel-strengthening toothpastes. It seemed to help pretty quickly, but part of me wonders if it was just time do...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
Interesting point about the flavoring - I hadn't really considered that angle before. My kid recently got braces, and the dentist also mentioned vaping could affect gum health or tooth sensitivity. Honestly, I wasn't exa...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
The puppet idea sounds pretty cute, actually. Our dentist doesn't have puppets, but she does something similar with a little stuffed animal that kids can hold onto during the appointment. My son always picks this goofy-l...
RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery
Mashed potatoes, huh? Never thought of that one... sounds kinda appealing actually, especially after my kiddo's week-long smoothie strike. We tried literally everything - banana smoothies, protein shakes, even blended so...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
I've had similar experiences with my daughter's dentist visits. One dentist said we could wait and see on a small cavity, but another was pretty firm about filling it right away. Makes me wonder if it's not just personal...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Carrot ginger sounds interesting...haven't tried that one yet. My son had a tooth extraction last month, and we stuck mostly to mashed potatoes, smoothies, and lukewarm oatmeal. I noticed the same thing about tomato soup...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
Honestly, I get why you're nervous - dental stuff can feel pretty subjective sometimes. But from my experience with my kid's dentist, it's less about wildly different opinions and more about timing and personal comfort. ...
RE: splint vs physical therapy for TMJ relief?
My daughter dealt with TMJ issues last year, and we went through a similar debate. Initially, the dentist recommended a splint, but she absolutely hated the idea of sleeping with something bulky in her mouth. We decided ...
RE: Need suggestions for gentle mouthwash - teeth sensitivity issues
I feel you on the burning mouthwash thing...my daughter had similar issues. We switched to an alcohol-free fluoride rinse (ACT Sensitive, I think?), and it seemed to help a bit more than just toothpaste alone. Might be w...
RE: tongue scraping - is it really worth the hype?
Haha, totally relate to this! I started using one after my dentist recommended it for my kid (apparently helps reduce bacteria or something?). Honestly, wasn't expecting much, but now it's part of my morning routine. Not...