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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

Honestly, the syringe was a lifesaver for my kid after her extraction. Food got stuck constantly, especially with all those soft foods. I’d say being ...

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RE: Finally figured out where to stash that giant mouthwash bottle

I get what you’re saying about the glass dispenser looking nicer, but I’ve actually got a bit of a different take, especially with kids in the house. ...

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

I totally get the anxiety around cleaning—my kid’s got a partial, and I’m always double-checking if I did it right. With dish soap, we use the plain, ...

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RE: If you could swap your dentures for implants, would you?

That “deer-in-the-headlights” look is so real. My kid had to learn the whole cleaning routine after getting his implants, and I swear, the first week ...

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

I totally get that, but honestly, when my daughter needed her first root canal, I was super anxious too. We ended up at the dental school clinic becau...

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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

I totally get the guilt thing—you want to do “perfect,” but honestly, life’s too short to stress over flossing technique every night. My kid’s dentist...

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

You’re not alone with the water flosser chaos—my kid uses one and it’s like a tidal wave hit our bathroom every night. But I swear, their dentist is a...

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RE: Turns out cartoons at the dentist actually help kids chill out

That’s an interesting point, but honestly I don’t think the distractions are just a crutch—sometimes they’re what helps kids build positive associatio...

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RE: Making braces adjustments less of a pain (literally): my go-to trick

You’re not overthinking it at all. My kiddo goes through the same thing after every adjustment—she basically lives on smoothies and scrambled eggs for...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Agree with you on comfort, but I'd gently argue electric brushes might have an edge when dexterity becomes an issue. My mom initially resisted electri...

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

I noticed something similar with my daughter. She used to wake up cranky and complain about headaches, and honestly, I thought it was just typical kid...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Mashed sweet potatoes are definitely a lifesaver, especially with kids. My daughter had braces put on recently, and the first few days were rough—she ...

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

My son started grinding his teeth around age 7, and I noticed the same pattern—definitely more intense before holidays or special events. I used to th...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Honestly, chilled aloe gel sounds pretty soothing...might have to try that next time my kiddo complains about sore gums. But I've gotta second the sal...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Visual distractions definitely help my daughter too. Her dentist has this little screen on the ceiling playing cartoons, and honestly, it's been a lif...

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