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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
It’s wild how much the vibe of a dentist’s office can make or break the whole thing, right? I’m with you on that checklist idea - I’ve got my own version, and honestly, it’s half to keep my nerves in check and half to ma...
RE: LIVING WITH A WONKY BITE: INVISALIGN VS. BRACES?
That’s exactly what I worry about with my kid’s aligners. Every night before bed, I have to double check she’s actually got them in, and then I’ll wake up at 2am thinking, “Did she swallow it?!” Never happens, but the an...
RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS
That’s exactly what I worry about with my daughter. The vibration sometimes makes her hands feel even more out of control, so we’ve actually stuck with manual brushes for now. We tried wrapping a washcloth around the han...
RE: Weirdest Thing About Tooth Surgeries: Ice Cream Actually Helped Me Heal Faster?
When my daughter had to get a baby tooth pulled, I was really nervous about what she could eat afterward. The dentist said cold stuff would help, but I was skeptical... I mean, ice cream for healing? Felt like a trick to...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
My kid’s dentist actually suggested tongue scraping for my son since he kept complaining his mouth tasted “yucky” in the mornings. I was nervous at first - afraid he’d gag or hurt himself. We started really slow: just th...
RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?
I get what you mean about wanting more info. I’m always kind of on edge when my kid’s dentist starts talking about “extras” too. Honestly, we’ve never been shown much. They just say things like, “There’s some buildup,” ...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
Counting ceiling dots - yep, been there. I tried prepping my kid with videos and pep talks, but the second we sat in that chair, all bets were off. He kept asking if the dentist was “done yet” every thirty seconds. I was...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Totally agree with this. My daughter had to get two teeth pulled last summer, and I was really anxious about sedation options. We ended up going with laughing gas because it felt less invasive and the dentist assured us ...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
Mine usually lasts about a year, maybe a bit longer if I'm super careful. But honestly, I get anxious about bacteria buildup, so I replace it sooner rather than later. I've tried the yoga stretches too, and yeah, they're...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
We tried the charcoal toothpaste too, and honestly, I was so nervous about damaging enamel that we stopped after like two days. Our dentist warned us off baking soda altogether because my daughter’s teeth are pretty sens...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
Yeah, that's exactly what worries me. My daughter is only 9 and already grinding her teeth at night. The dentist recommended a guard, but I'm a bit anxious about how she'll handle it - she's pretty sensitive about anythi...