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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

Yeah, the milk thing totally caught me off guard too. I always assumed it was just juice or sweets that were the problem... turns out, nope. Honestly,...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

I get the hesitation about crowns—especially when it’s your kid in the chair. My daughter needed work after a root canal on her molar, and I did a ton...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually read a few studies suggesting that using both paste and rinse can sometimes double up on fluoride mo...

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RE: Making bracket pokes less miserable: my wax routine

Totally relate to the “predictable” part. My kiddo sticks with wax for that reason—less drama, even if it means fishing out bits after lunch. Silicone...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

I get where you’re coming from, but for us, monthly payments were actually a lifesaver. My daughter needed braces last year, and while I was tempted b...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I can relate to this a lot. My daughter started grinding her teeth at night when she was around 7 or 8, and at first, we didn't think much of it. Just...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

We had a similar issue, but for us it wasn't about flavors or toothbrushes—it was timing. My daughter hated brushing right before bed, so we moved it ...

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

Exactly. My daughter begged me to let her try one of those DIY rubber band hacks she saw online, and I had to sit her down and explain all the ways it...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Totally agree with this. My daughter was pretty lax at first, and progress felt painfully slow... but once we got serious about wear times (I even set...

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

Haha, seriously, this scenario hits way too close to home. I've been there more times than I'd like to admit. You think you've got enough juice left, ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally relate to that dental story. Had something similar happen with my daughter after her braces came off. You'd think after all that time (and mon...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Haha, true crime would definitely ramp up my anxiety too... I usually pick something neutral like cooking shows or DIY home projects. But now I'm wond...

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RE: finally brace-free—how would you mark the occasion?

Haha, totally relate to the pizza crust betrayal. We had a similar experience with bagels—my daughter was convinced they'd be fine, but nope, way too ...

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

This is spot-on. When my daughter had her surgery, our surgeon was pretty reserved too—didn't volunteer much unless we asked directly. At first, I wor...

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

We went through something similar with our son. Regular dentists were fine, but he was always anxious and squirmy, and honestly, it stressed me out mo...

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