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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)
The “call us if…” list is useful, especially for a loose crown or a bite that suddenly feels off. I’d add one more check for anyone using a night guard: inspect the guard periodically, not just the crown. A practical ro...
RE: Struggling to keep up with brushing when feeling down - any tricks that actually help?
I totally get the “small steps count” thing. My kid went through a phase where brushing was just too much some nights, and we did exactly that - swished with fluoride rinse. It’s not a perfect substitute, but it at least...
RE: Trying to decide if implant dentures are worth it - what swayed you?
We went through this for my daughter last year, and honestly, the adhesives alone made us rethink everything. She was always worried about things slipping at school - one time it actually happened during lunch and she wa...
RE: Feeling stuck between another root canal or just pulling the tooth?
That’s pretty much where we landed, too. When my daughter needed work on a baby molar, it felt weird to spend so much for something “temporary.” But the dentist explained that if you just pull a baby tooth too early - es...
RE: Making the Switch: My Steps for Choosing a Gentler Mouthwash
We tried a few different rinses with my son before landing on one he could actually tolerate. The strong ones just made his mouth sting, and he’d avoid using them. Mild, alcohol-free options seem to work best, especially...
RE: WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH
WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH That apple trick definitely has a following. My daughter’s best friend swears by it too - she actually looks forward to biting into apples now, hoping for a “tooth surprise....
RE: Finally stopped my electric toothbrush from getting all gross - here’s what worked
That’s exactly what I tell my kid - drying it out makes a huge difference. We do the mouthwash soak too, but sometimes I wonder if it’s overkill or actually helping. Has anyone noticed if certain brands get musty faster?...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
We went through this with my daughter last year - she was 12 and pretty nervous about eating “normal” food again after getting her molar pulled. The dentist said soft foods for about three days, then gradually introduce ...
RE: Getting my bite back on track: anyone else with a weird jaw journey?
My kiddo went through something similar after getting her braces off. Step one was avoiding really chewy stuff for a while - her ortho mentioned it gives the jaw a break as things settle. We also did gentle jaw stretches...
RE: Plastic or wire? Something weird I learned about retainers
That’s a really good point about the trays being more “obvious” if something’s off. My kid has the wire retainer glued behind his front teeth, and honestly, it feels like a set-it-and-forget-it deal…until you realize it’...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
Funny you mention that - my kiddo got sealants at 7, and I asked the dentist the same thing about adults. Turns out, those deep grooves don’t magically get easier to clean as you age. I went ahead with it for myself afte...
RE: Keeping your retainer from getting gross (and actually remembering to wear it)
The vinegar taste thing worried me too, but honestly, if you rinse it really well after soaking, it’s barely noticeable. I usually do a quick soak (like 15 minutes max), then rinse under running water and brush with a li...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with my kid - dairy just seems to stick around, no matter how much they brush. We ended up cutting back on milk before bed for that reason. For gum, xylitol worked best for us too, but o...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
I actually had to figure this out when my kid’s dentist got on me about tongue hygiene (who knew, right?). We started with gentle scraping every other day, but when we got overzealous and did it twice daily, my son’s ton...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
That’s exactly what happened to my kiddo and me when we tried those tablets before her braces consult. I was kind of mortified by the purple stains along her molars - felt like I’d been slacking on supervising, honestly....