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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
My daughter had similar issues - headaches, jaw pain, the works. We ended up doing a sleep study and found out she had mild sleep apnea. Treating that actually reduced her grinding quite a bit. Mouthguards helped too, bu...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Interesting points about the cordless models... I actually have a countertop one, mostly because my daughter has braces and her orthodontist recommended something with stronger water pressure for thorough cleaning. At fi...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
I see your point, but honestly, sometimes people do notice more than we think. My daughter had a pretty rough haircut last year - she was convinced everyone would stare. And yeah, most didn't care, but a few kids did com...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
Haha, same here. My kiddo used to shred toothbrushes like crazy when braces first went on - I'd swap them out constantly, thinking they'd lose effectiveness. But after chatting with our orthodontist, turns out slight ben...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Been there with my kiddo - after his first filling, he kept complaining about sensitivity when drinking cold stuff. I waited about a week, thinking it was normal, but when it didn't ease up, we went back. Dentist said so...
RE: traveling with dentures - anyone else had awkward moments?
Soft liners are a lifesaver for my kid - especially on road trips. Adhesives were always a hassle, and liners just seem to hold better without the constant worry. Might be worth giving them a shot...
RE: traveling with dentures - anyone else had awkward moments?
Yeah, TSA can definitely be hit or miss. My daughter wears a removable partial denture with metal components, and we've had mixed experiences too. Usually, no issues at all, but one time they did pull us aside for an ext...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
We've actually switched to fluoride-free toothpaste at home. Our water's already fluoridated, and I feel like the kids get enough exposure without adding more. It's not about fluoride being harmful per se, just cautious ...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
Interesting point, but honestly, I'm not sure how much cheese texture alone can really help with plaque removal. My kid's dentist emphasized that while cheese is beneficial overall (especially for neutralizing acids), it...