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RE: What signs help you identify poor aligner tracking early?

I get what you mean about chewies, but honestly, I’m not convinced they make that much difference for everyone. My kid used them religiously and still...

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RE: What would you do if you needed a root canal but your budget was super tight?

Crowns are wild expensive, right? I feel you on the ramen diet—been there. My kid needed a filling last year and I was sweating the bill, let alone so...

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RE: Coping with losing a tooth: distraction or talking it out?

I totally get what you mean about distraction working better. My kid lost her front tooth last month and honestly, I was way more anxious than she was...

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RE: Finding tasty options when chewing hurts

That’s interesting about the smoothies—I never thought to use orange juice instead of banana. My kid hated the taste of protein powder, so we struggle...

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RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground—What Would You Do?

I’m with you on the hesitation—my kid split his lip at the playground once and just seeing all that blood, I froze. I’d probably do the milk thing too...

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RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me

I know what you mean about the taste—my kid hated the first few days with the “natural” tablets too, but now they don’t complain. I’m actually a littl...

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RE: Getting comfortable with a big smile even when your gums show

Yeah, I totally get this. My daughter’s always been a little shy about her smile because her gums show quite a bit, especially after braces. Our ortho...

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RE: Feeling stuck between another root canal or just pulling the tooth?

I hear you on the sensitivity. My kid needed a root canal on a baby tooth (didn’t even know they did that), and we were torn between just pulling it o...

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RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?

I totally get what you mean about noticing every little thing—my kid has a gap in her front teeth, and honestly, I find myself worrying way more than ...

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RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?

It’s so hard not to overthink every little thing after dental work, especially when it’s your kid going through it. I totally get the urge to buy all ...

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RE: Is using those gum health apps actually helpful?

Tried one with my kid after a not-so-great dentist visit. I thought it was a bit silly at first, but having the reminders did help us get into a routi...

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RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal

Honestly, I feel this so much. My kiddo has a ratty old stuffed dog she won’t go anywhere without, especially to the dentist or doctor. I always worry...

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RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling—step by step

I totally get where you’re coming from—my kid’s retainer case popping open in public is one of those irrational (maybe not so irrational?) fears that ...

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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

Yeah, lumps are my nightmare right now. My kid’s super picky about texture since getting her new teeth—she’ll spit out anything even a little chunky. ...

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RE: Surprised by how much gum health affects diabetes and heart issues

That’s exactly what I worry about with my kid. We spend so much time talking about brushing and avoiding candy, but the whole gum health thing just do...

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