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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

Yeah, I noticed my kid would definitely favor one side when chewing on toys or even my fingers. I always assumed it meant that side was more sensitive...

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RE: Metal, ceramic, or clear aligners? What worked for your kid?

We actually had a different experience with the pricing. Our ortho had a pretty big gap between metal and ceramic—metal was definitely the budget opti...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. My kid’s dentist told us mouthwash can help with surface stains if you’re using it alongside good brushing, bu...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

That color change really freaked me out too—my kid had dissolving stitches after a baby tooth extraction, and I was convinced something was wrong when...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

Totally get where you’re coming from—my kid is in braces right now, and I swear, every time he mentions his mouth feels weird, I’m on high alert. I do...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

Bananas were the trickiest for my kid too—who knew something so soft could feel so weird to chew? I kept thinking, “This is perfect, right?” but nope,...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Sensitivity was definitely a thing for us too, but honestly, it wasn't as scary as I'd imagined. My kiddo did notice cold stuff—especially ice cream a...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Interesting you mention popcorn kernels—I worried about those too, but honestly, my kid jumped back into crunchy snacks way quicker than I expected. M...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

My kiddo's dentist actually recommended an electric toothbrush too, mostly because he tends to brush way too hard and irritates his gums. The pressure...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Interesting, I hadn't heard about gum helping with sensitivity before. My kid had whitening done recently, and the dentist suggested using a fluoride ...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Did your dentist mention anything about long-term damage if you ignored it? We were told that leaving it untreated could lead to enamel wear or even j...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

My kid's dentist actually mentioned baking soda toothpaste can be fine occasionally, but daily use might be a bit abrasive over time. Maybe alternate ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yeah, moderation's tricky though... I once went overboard with whitening strips after a coffee-straw fail and ended up with super sensitive teeth for ...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Yeah, my daughter had the same issue after her surgery—she couldn't handle anything cold at first either. Did you try room-temp compresses instead? Se...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Glad to hear your proactive approach paid off. My daughter had a similar situation—dentist suggested waiting, but we went ahead early too. Like you sa...

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