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RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?

My kiddo just got braces a couple months ago and the first tightening was honestly rough. I remember she barely wanted to open her mouth at all that d...

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RE: Braces and sugar cravings: how do you keep your teeth happy?

My kiddo’s been in braces for about a year now, and I totally get where you’re coming from with the crunchy cravings. She still talks about popcorn li...

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RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?

My kid had hers out last summer and I was glued to the freezer that first night, swapping out ice packs every half hour. She hated it after a while—sa...

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RE: How long does your toothbrush actually take to charge?

Totally get that—my kid’s brush is the same. I swear it’s on the charger longer than it’s actually being used. Once, I forgot to plug it in and he had...

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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?

I totally get where you’re coming from. I always feel a bit anxious skipping that second visit, even though our dentist said once a year is fine for m...

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RE: SURVIVING THE DREADED TOOTH FIX: WAS IT REALLY THAT BAD FOR YOU?

I totally get why having a podcast or a water bottle helps, but honestly, with my daughter, distractions only go so far. She gets super fixated on the...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

Yeah, I totally get that—it’s not always about how often you use the strips. My kiddo’s teeth are super sensitive too, and honestly, even using sensit...

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RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?

Yeah, I get what you mean. My daughter came home from school asking about whitening strips because her friends were all using them. I just think it’s ...

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

We’re kind of in the same boat over here. My kiddo’s been through a bunch of soft brushes too, and I swear they just disintegrate after a few days wit...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Honestly, I hear you on this one. My kid’s the same—one skipped rinse and the trays look rough. But I gotta admit, I’m a little wary of the hydrogen p...

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RE: Does whitening mouthwash actually make a difference?

My kiddo has pretty sensitive teeth too, so I totally get being cautious. When we tried a whitening mouthwash (the Crest one, I think?), it didn’t see...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I totally get what you're saying about the toothpaste spreading thing—actually never thought of that, but it makes sense. When I first switched to ele...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Interesting you mention the custom trays—I tried those too, but honestly, they didn't really work out for me. My dentist recommended them because of s...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Haha, totally relate to this! When my son got braces, you'd think it was the end of the world every time the orthodontist tightened them. But yeah, th...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Switching to a softer brush actually helped my daughter a lot after her whitening sessions. She used to complain about sensitivity, like you described...

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