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RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?

My kid hated the silicone—said it felt too thick, even after a few days. Did you ever worry about the silicone coming loose and being swallowed? I ge...

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RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?

I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. My kid had to get a baby tooth pulled (just a simple extraction) and she bounced back so fast—barely needed Ty...

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RE: Swapping out plastic toothbrushes—worth it or just hype?

I’ve been thinking about this switch too, mostly because my kid’s dentist keeps mentioning all the plastic waste from regular toothbrushes. But I’m wo...

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RE: Electric vs manual toothbrushes for kids—what's actually easier?

That’s kind of where I’m stuck too. We tried three different brushes (manual, battery, and one with lights), but my son just gets bored or distracted ...

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RE: When the “new tooth” doesn’t feel right: a story prompt

I get what you’re saying, but as a parent I honestly don’t want to “wait and see” too long. My kid complained for days after a filling, and I kept thi...

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RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery

That’s exactly how I felt when my kid had her root tip surgery last year. I was constantly hovering, worried she’d do something “wrong” and mess up th...

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RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?

My kid hates the aftertaste too, and honestly, I get nervous about how much is too much for them. Their dentist said to use just a tiny bit, but I sti...

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RE: Weird gum puffiness after flossing—what helps you?

But what if it’s just normal irritation from starting to floss? I mean, gums can take a while to adjust, right? I always worry about overreacting and ...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

I totally relate to worrying about wasting money on things that don’t actually last. My kid has some breath issues because of medication and I’m alway...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

Is it weird that I still get nervous about whether my kid’s actually doing a good job with a manual brush? Like, I’m always hovering and then worrying...

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RE: Keeping kids’ braces clean—what actually works?

Did anyone else’s kid complain about the taste of those little brushes? Mine said they “smell weird” and now refuses to use them unless I basically br...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

We used one of those temp kits on my kid’s molar when his filling fell out right before a weekend. Honestly, I was nervous too—kept checking for swell...

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

Did your dentist say anything about how much of a difference the rinse actually makes compared to paste? I get so anxious about this stuff. My son wen...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

This is exactly what I keep worrying about for my kid. Is it really that much easier to keep things clean with a pro cleaning first? I keep thinking m...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

That’s exactly what confused me, too. When my kid needed a root canal, I thought “covered” meant we’d just pay the copay and be done. Instead, we got ...

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