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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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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

My dentist actually warned me off alcohol-based rinses too, said they can definitely dry your mouth out more. I've been using an alcohol-free one for ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Haha, glad we're not the only ones who had a mini water park experience in our bathroom. Honestly, we almost gave up after the first few tries because...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

Totally feel this. Those silicone cups were a lifesaver for us too, especially when we started worrying about tooth decay. Honestly, I didn't realize ...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

Same here, the water flosser saved us from nightly battles with traditional floss. But honestly, I still find that stubborn bits around brackets somet...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Totally agree with this. My dentist actually recommended the same thing for my daughter since she started drinking tea regularly. We tried those white...

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