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RE: Making oral biopsies less scary: my comfort hacks

That first night is the worst, I totally get it. My daughter had her oral biopsy last year and we ran into the same issue—OTC meds barely made a dent,...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

That numbing gel is wild, right? My kid had to use it after her root tip surgery, and she kept saying her whole mouth felt like it belonged to someone...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

That’s interesting, because for my kid, Listerine Healthy White seemed to make a difference after a few weeks, but Crest 3D White didn’t do much. I wo...

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

My kid’s going through braces now, and I totally get this. We tried a few rinses, but honestly, brushing the tongue (and sometimes the roof of the mou...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I’m curious, has anyone tried getting their kids to use a water flosser? My daughter’s dentist keeps suggesting it, but I can barely get her to brush ...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

That itchiness is the worst, right? My kid kept saying her stitches felt “wiggly” and I was convinced something was wrong, but our oral surgeon said p...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Glad it worked out for you, but did you ever worry about consistency? My daughter tried dental school aligners, and while the supervision was solid, w...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

We had a similar experience with my daughter's ortho. Things were dragging on forever, and when I finally asked if there was another route, they casua...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Mine gets cloudy too, even though I'm pretty careful about cleaning it. I think it's just normal wear and tear, honestly. Maybe it's minerals from the...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

My dentist actually mentioned that younger teeth tend to handle whitening better because the enamel is thicker and less worn down. Adult teeth usually...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

When my daughter had her consultation, the dentist didn't charge extra—it was included in the overall treatment cost. But I've heard some places do bi...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Interesting that vanilla worked better for you—I wouldn't have thought to try that. Did it change the scent profile much, or just tone down the harshn...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Yeah, that makes sense—being technically skilled isn't the only thing that matters. We've been lucky so far, but now I'm wondering: did you all specif...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Haha, that's a great way to put it. My kid switched to bamboo brushes recently after their dentist recommended something more sustainable. Honestly, t...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Totally get what you're saying about keeping it simple, but have you ever struggled to get your kids to stick to the basics consistently? My youngest ...

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