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RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain

I get where you're coming from with the wax strips—they can be a pain, especially once snacks or drinks get involved. But I have to say, for my son, t...

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RE: Unexpected Everyday Things That Can Tint Your Teeth

I hear you on feeling like nothing’s safe for teeth these days. My kiddo loves blueberries and those pouches of fruit puree, and I used to feel good a...

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RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal

I get where you're coming from, but I’ll be honest—nitrous didn’t do much for my kid. She’s always been super sensitive to anything medical, and the g...

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RE: How long did you wait for new dentures after extractions?

That metallic taste brings back memories. My daughter went through a similar thing after her extractions last year. She was only 12, and I’ll be hones...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

That brings back memories of when my youngest had to get a molar pulled last year. I thought the worst part would be the actual appointment, but hones...

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RE: Root canal retreatment: single visit or split into two?

We had to do the two-visit thing for my daughter last year—she just couldn’t sit still that long, and honestly, I don’t blame her. It meant more time ...

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RE: How Has Getting Braces as an Adult Worked Out for You?

Yeah, I’ve watched my kiddo go through the same thing—sometimes there’s just no magic fix for the soreness or the dry mouth. We tried a water flosser,...

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RE: Getting my bite back on track: anyone else with a weird jaw journey?

My kid’s been on elastics for a few months now, and honestly, I’m the one who forgets half the time to remind her. She actually got used to them way f...

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RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal

That made me laugh—my kid got told to do those same “gentle” stretches. We tried the hand-on-chin thing once and she looked at me like I’d lost my min...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

We went through something similar with my kid’s molar—thought we were done after the first root canal, but nope. Two months later, she’s back to chewi...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

We had a rough time with strips when my daughter had braces—she tried a “gentle” brand and still ended up wincing. I remember trying the fluoride gel ...

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

That’s so relatable. My daughter was convinced she’d “messed up” too, even though she brushes like it’s a sport. I had to remind her (and myself) that...

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RE: Why my dentist swears by electric toothbrushes (and now maybe I do too?)

My kid’s got braces right now, and honestly, we just use the basic setting too. The orthodontist did mention “gum care” mode, but after the first week...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

My daughter just started braces last month, and I swear, the first week was rough for both of us. Her gums puffed up so much I thought we’d missed som...

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

My kid’s dentist gave the same advice—just spit, don’t rinse. At first, my son looked at me like I’d lost it when I told him to leave the toothpaste f...

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