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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL - WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?
We ran into the same problem with noise - my daughter would cover her ears and refuse to open her mouth if she even heard the electric toothbrush buzz from across the room. Here’s what worked for us, step by step: First...
RE: Keeping old bridges standing: tricks that actually work?
I get what you mean about worrying - just clearing the weeds feels a bit too basic to me, too. Last year, after a wet spring, I actually crawled under ours and found a couple of soft patches near the edges. It wasn’t obv...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
We’ve found those mini brushes super helpful too, especially for my kid’s crowded teeth. I’m curious - did you notice if your gums got less swollen after switching to proxy brushes, or did it take a while? Sometimes it’s...
RE: Battle of the Bristles: Surviving Braces With Old-School Brushes
That “mini carwash” feeling is spot on. My kid was super skeptical at first - honestly, I think the splashing freaked him out more than the braces themselves. Here’s what helped: we started with the lowest setting, aimed...
RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?
It’s such a mess trying to sort through all the opinions and “studies” when you’re actually the one making the call for your kid, isn’t it? When we had to choose between autograft and allograft for my son, I basically ha...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
That sounds a lot like what happened with my kiddo last year. We tried those “gentle” strips thinking they’d be safe, but even after just a couple uses, she was wincing every time she had juice or ice cream. We ended up ...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Waiting for braces to do their thing really does feel like watching paint dry... except the paint is in your kid’s mouth and you’re paying a fortune for it. We’re about 18 months into my daughter’s underbite journey, and...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
We went through this after my kid’s root tip surgery last month. Tried one of those menthol patches because the nurse suggested it, but honestly, it was more of a novelty than anything helpful. My daughter said it felt c...
RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older - anyone else?
We had a similar saga in our house. My son would flat-out refuse to floss with the thin, stringy stuff - he said it felt like cheese wire. Switched him to those wider, softer tapes and suddenly he didn’t complain (as muc...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from - my kid wanted to try all those “miracle” whitening things after her braces too. I was skeptical, but she begged for the charcoal toothpaste. It made her gums super sensitive and...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
We’re in the same boat - braces plus flossing is a whole circus act. Our ortho said water flossers are great for daily use, but still recommended string floss a few times a week, just to be safe. The shower trick actuall...
RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?
That metallic taste drove my kid nuts after his extraction - it stuck around for days. What helped a bit was giving him ice chips to suck on (not chew), which seemed to distract from the taste and kept his mouth comforta...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Keeping track of all the supplies is a whole thing, isn’t it? My kid started braces for an underbite last year, and I swear, our bathroom looked like a mini dental aisle for a while. What’s helped us (besides the checkli...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
Haha, berries are definitely tricky. My kiddo loves smoothies, and we've found that swishing water around right after drinking helps loosen those stubborn seeds. Quick rinse, quick check - usually does the trick before s...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
My son's oral surgeon explained it like this: early on, cold reduces swelling by constricting blood vessels, while heat later helps circulation and healing once inflammation calms down. Definitely makes sense...but has ...