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RE: What to do when your braces break on a Sunday
That’s exactly how my daughter described it - she hated the silicone, said it made everything feel weird. I get so anxious when something breaks and it’s the weekend. What’s worked for us is: first, check if anything is ...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
We tried a light-up brush with my daughter after she flat-out refused to brush for weeks. I was nervous she’d just play with it, but the timer actually helped her stick with it longer. Still, I’m always hovering, double-...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
We just went through this with my kid last month, and honestly, I was nervous about the whole headphone thing. Here’s what helped: first, we made sure the dentist was okay with headphones (some aren’t), then we picked mu...
RE: Tips for surviving braces as an adult (and not losing your mind)
I totally get the anxiety about the wax. My kid’s been through this and I swear, every night I’d check to make sure it hadn’t fallen off or gotten swallowed. It’s reassuring to hear it’s non-toxic, but still... not somet...
RE: Middle of the night teething struggles - what actually helps?
I totally relate to prepping things ahead of time... I get so anxious about not being ready if she wakes up screaming. We tried those silicone teethers you can chill, but she’d just toss them aside. Did anyone else worry...
RE: Little things that helped me cope after diagnosis
Totally get what you mean about forgetting everything once you’re actually there. I started keeping a running list on my phone, but even then, sometimes I’d forget to check it - so now I set a reminder before we even lea...
RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?
Honestly, I’m right there with you. My kid needed a filling last year and I was way more anxious than she was - kept picturing the worst-case scenario. The waiting and worrying definitely made it feel scarier than it act...
RE: Getting used to my shiny smile: finally feeling okay about braces
We’ve been dealing with this exact thing at home since my daughter got her braces a few months ago. I totally agree about the water flosser mess - she was so excited to try it, but within minutes we had water dripping do...
RE: When the binky fairy visits: A bedtime adventure
The part about the backup binky hiding spot made me laugh, but also… it’s so true. I’m still finding random pacifiers in coat pockets or under the car seat. Every time I stumble on one, it’s like a wave of nostalgia and ...
RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?
Totally agree - my kid had a root canal and I was so paranoid about their bite being “off” after. I kept making them test it with crackers, which probably just made things worse. The dentist said it’d settle in a few day...
RE: Little things that helped me get through my braces timeline
Taking progress pics is such a smart idea - I wish we’d thought of that earlier. My kid gets discouraged when the changes aren’t obvious, and honestly, I get anxious too. We’ve been using wax a lot, but sometimes it feel...
RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
Trying to keep a little one calm with a busted tooth is honestly nerve-wracking. I totally get the worry about sugar-free gum not being sterile - my mind always jumps to “what if this makes it worse?” but sometimes you’r...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
We went through something super similar - my daughter’s jaw would puff up a lot, especially after the first few tightenings. I totally get being hesitant about stretches; she wouldn’t even open her mouth for them half th...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
The insurance thing is just... I don’t even know. When we found out my daughter’s root canal needed to be redone, I thought, “Okay, at least insurance will help.” But nope! It’s like they treat it as some optional spa tr...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
When my kid needed a root canal, I thought it’d be one-and-done too. But nope - turns out there are all these tiny canals that can get missed, especially in molars. We ended up at a specialist after the first try didn’t ...