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filmmaker44
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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
It's great you had a smooth first visit! Just wanted to gently mention that fluoride treatments for little ones aren't necessarily about being overly cautious - it's pretty common practice these days. Early fluoride can ...
RE: traveling with dentures - anyone else had awkward moments?
Totally agree about the ziplocks, they really do save the day. But I'd actually caution against assuming TSA won't ever flag dentures or denture-related stuff. I mean, most of the time it's smooth sailing, but I've had a...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Kids definitely tend to be a bit more sensitive to dental changes, I've noticed. Their mouths are still growing, and they haven't had years of dental work to get used to how things "should" feel. It's great you trusted y...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
Totally relate about the lemonade thing...for me it's iced tea, especially if it's super cold. Feels like a tiny electric shock sometimes, ugh. One thing I've noticed with patients (and myself, honestly) is that toothpas...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
I totally get that feeling - seeing progress really does help ease the sting of monthly payments. I've noticed with a lot of my patients, the initial hesitation about monthly installments usually fades once they start no...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
That's a really good point. I've seen quite a few patients who noticed improvements after cutting back or quitting vaping altogether. It can be tough to make that connection at first, especially if vaping feels harmless ...