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RE: Teenage son has 8 cavities; root canal??
This is so relatable. When my son had a bunch of cavities flagged in one go, I was overwhelmed by the treatment plan too. I actually brought a notebook and asked the dentist to rank them by urgency - he seemed surprised ...
RE: Best ways to care for teeth after getting braces off?
My kid went through the same thing after her braces came off - she kept saying her teeth felt “naked” and was super sensitive to cold stuff for a while. The puffy gums worried me too, but our ortho said it can take a few...
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
My kid had a dry socket after a molar extraction, and the dentist used the regular medicated packing - worked fast, but she did complain about cold sensitivity for a few days. Has anyone noticed if certain dressings make...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
That “vacuum” feeling is so real - my son had a molar pulled last year, and he kept saying it felt like his whole mouth was off-balance. Honestly, I was more anxious than he was, checking every few hours to make sure not...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
That happened to us too, actually - my kid’s plastic scraper was never the same after a “sterilizing” attempt. I switched to stainless steel for that reason, but now I’m curious: has anyone had issues with metal ones rus...
RE: Making brushing fun for little ones - what actually works?
I’ve noticed that too, but I’ll admit I was skeptical at first. My daughter just tuned out sticker charts after a week. What actually worked was turning toothbrushing into a “reverse dentist” game - she’d check my teeth,...
RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?
We’ve been in the same boat with my kid - ibuprofen helps a little, but it’s never been a magic fix. Acetaminophen didn’t do much for us either, and I get what you mean about not wanting to just keep adding more meds. Wa...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
I actually had a different experience with the mouth rinses. While I get that alcohol-free is gentler, my kid’s dentist specifically recommended using a rinse with alcohol for the first few days after her root canal, jus...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
My kiddo actually hated the saltwater rinses - said it made everything taste like the ocean, which I guess isn’t everyone’s idea of “clean.” But I totally get what you mean about muscle memory. I was always reminding him...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
I get where you’re coming from about the 30-minute wait after snacks or juice, but I have to admit - I’m still a bit cautious about skipping that window, especially with anything acidic. Maybe I’m just a little old-schoo...
RE: WHEN YOUR GUMS START WHISPERING BEFORE THEY SHOUT
That uncertainty is the worst. My kid’s dentist flagged a couple small spots and said “early intervention,” but it felt like a toss-up whether we really needed to act or just monitor. We ended up getting a second opinion...
RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS
That pretty much sums up mornings at our house. My daughter’s hands get so stiff some days, it’s honestly a miracle if she manages to squeeze the toothpaste onto the brush, let alone actually use it. I’ve tried those chu...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
My kid went through this exact thing after trying whitening strips for a week. She said it felt like she’d bitten into ice every time she drank water, and honestly, I didn’t expect it to be that intense. Her dentist ment...
RE: Making oral biopsies less scary: my comfort hacks
We tried one of those numbing gels after my daughter’s biopsy, mostly out of desperation when the ice wasn’t cutting it. It definitely left her tongue and cheek feeling pretty odd - sort of thick and tingly, but the sens...
RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
That “can I die from a toothache” panic is way too real - I’ve been there with my kid, and it’s just awful watching them in pain at 2am. We ended up at urgent care too, and they also just gave antibiotics, which honestly...