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RE: WHICH WAS EASIER FOR YOU: SINGLE TOOTH IMPLANT OR MULTIPLE EXTRACTIONS?
Funny, I actually found the opposite with my kiddo. The extractions were way more traumatic for her - she was freaked out by the whole process and the recovery felt rougher, even though everyone says it’s “just soreness....
RE: How many meds are messing with your mouth?
I totally get where you’re coming from. Our kid’s on a couple meds that make her mouth super dry, and honestly, we tried every rinse and spray out there. In the end, just swapping out her after-school snacks (bye-bye cra...
RE: Tricks that helped me chill before my first dentist appointment
The timing thing is interesting - my kiddo’s the total opposite of me. I used to think early appointments would be less stressful, but honestly, dragging a groggy 8-year-old into the dentist just made everything worse. N...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
Yeah, I totally get this. My kid had a root canal a couple months back and I was honestly surprised at how much just regular talking wore her out. She’s usually super chatty, but after the procedure, it was like every wo...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
That’s exactly what my kid goes through - she’s super sensitive to any weird tastes, so hotel sinks are a nightmare. We started bringing those little retainer cleaning tablets and bottled water, but I always wonder if th...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
Totally get what you mean about playing it safe. When my kid had a tooth pulled last year, we were super cautious too - probably a bit overboard, but I just didn’t want to risk any extra pain or complications. Like you s...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
Totally get where you’re coming from. My daughter needed a sinus lift before her implant and I was pretty nervous too. It looked intimidating on paper, but she actually bounced back way faster than I expected. The weirdn...
RE: How often do you actually need to get braces tightened?
That’s interesting - I’ve noticed the same with my kid. When we had to push an appointment back because of a cold, it actually seemed like she was less achy than usual. I always wonder if those extra days help her body a...
RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth
That sounds a lot like what my kid went through after getting braces. She was super anxious about every new sensation, especially the tingling and numbness - kept asking if it was supposed to feel that way. I think it’s ...
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 day, and I was worried she’d end up even more sore from holding so stil...
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 like it’s some forbidden treasure. But honestly, we tried the roasted ch...
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 - said it felt like her face was freezing off. We switched to a warm was...
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 a meltdown thinking his teeth would “rot overnight.” The pressure s...
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 my kid too. It’s hard to shake that “what if we miss something?” feelin...
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 noises and tools, so even her favorite playlist doesn’t always cut it...