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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
Tried baking soda paste once...felt like I was brushing with salty sand, lol. But gotta admit, teeth looked brighter the next day. My kiddo hated the taste though - said it was like licking the beach. Now we just stick t...
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
Haha, mint and coffee really is a disaster combo...been there, regretted that. Cinnamon sounds interesting though - might give it a shot. Good call on the travel-sized bottle tip, saved me from a few questionable purchas...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
We took our daughter around 14 months because I was feeling the same pressure from our pediatrician. Honestly, the dentist just peeked in her mouth, counted teeth, and gave us a quick rundown on brushing tips (which we a...
RE: BRACE YOURSELF: THE DAY MY TEETH DECLARED WAR
Haha, soups were my kid's secret weapon too. Tomato soup was the MVP around here - though I swear half the kitchen ended up wearing it every time. Pro tip: invest in a good bib (or rain poncho, honestly). We also tried m...
RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
Haha, totally relate to the "higher setting" regret - been there, done that, gums weren't happy. 😅 Good tip about angling though, I'll have to try that with my kiddo. He's got implants too, and getting him to cle...
RE: traveling with dentures - anyone else had awkward moments?
Haha, glad I'm not the only one who's had a close call with the cleaning solution. My kid almost rinsed his toothbrush in mine once - talk about a parenting fail moment. I swear, labeling stuff clearly is a lifesaver, bu...
RE: Finally found something that helps dentist anxiety
Haha, podcasts are a lifesaver. My kid used to freak out big-time at the dentist, and sedation wasn't really an option for us (insurance stuff, yay). We ended up trying audiobooks - Harry Potter specifically - and it wor...