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emilyseeker63
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RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
Totally get what you mean about naming the fear. I used to think keeping a “brave face” would help my daughter, but honestly, she picks up on everything anyway. That’s been true for us too. Sometimes we’ll just say, “Ye...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about feeling pressured when you’re sitting there with your kid and the dentist starts listing off all these “extras.” It can be overwhelming, especially if your kid’s already nervous. I...
RE: Which do you prefer: getting the implant right after extraction, or waiting a bit?
Totally get that. My kid had to get a front tooth pulled (hockey accident... classic), and the dentist recommended we wait a few months before even thinking about the implant. Honestly, I was worried about how she’d hand...
RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
Tortilla chips are seriously the worst for teeth - my kid managed to jab one right into his gum at a birthday party and it turned into this whole ordeal. He woke up the next morning with a puffy cheek and was freaking ou...
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
Haha, yes! My kid will get a tiny new filling and suddenly it’s like there’s a boulder in there, at least according to her. I try to remind myself that kids (and honestly, adults too) just need a bit of time to get used ...
RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?
That’s so relatable - I’ve wondered about the “luck of the draw” thing too. My kid got a root canal and crown combo at 9 (crazy young, I know), and it’s been holding up for years, even though he’s not exactly gentle on i...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
Totally get where you’re coming from. My kid’s dentist actually said water flossers are a good *addition* but not really a full-on replacement for string floss - at least for most people. That being said, my son has sens...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Totally relate to the gum irritation from strips - my kid had the same issue. That control made a huge difference for us too. The upfront cost stings, but being able to reuse the trays later definitely helped. Sometimes...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
I totally get the nerves. My kid had to get a root canal last year (he’s 10, so you can imagine the drama), and honestly, I was way more anxious than he was. I spent days reading horror stories online, which... yeah, not...
RE: Do you get dental sealants for your kids (or yourself), or nah?
We did the same thing - just started with the first set of molars for my son. Our dentist actually suggested it since those are usually the ones with the deepest grooves and are more prone to cavities early on. I was a l...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
My kid’s dentist actually recommended a water flosser after we had a few battles over string floss. His gums used to bleed a ton, but after a couple weeks with the water jet, way less blood and he doesn’t complain anymor...
RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery
I totally get where you’re coming from - my kid just had implant surgery a few months ago, and I was glued to every detail, especially anything that seemed “off.” But honestly, I don’t think it’s always just our brains o...
RE: Toddler teeth trouble - what would you do?
Totally agree with giving them some space. My daughter was exactly the same - every night was like a mini battle. We tried sticker charts, songs, even letting her pick out her own toothbrush at the store. Nothing clicked...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
I tried the rolled-up blanket trick too, but my kid kept sliding off it halfway through the night...ended up being more hassle than help, lol. Eventually, I stacked a couple of firm couch cushions under the mattress itse...