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RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To

Creamy pastes seem to work better for my kid—she says the gel ones just slide right off her teeth and she’s never sure if she’s brushed enough. I’ve a...

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

My kid just had this surgery a couple months ago, and I totally get the food struggle. Did you ever try those little squeezy applesauce pouches? They ...

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RE: Worth Getting Those Weird Plastic Coatings On Kids’ Teeth?

That’s really reassuring to hear. I felt the same way—worried about stuff getting trapped under there, but our dentist explained it pretty much like y...

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RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?

My kid’s going through braces right now, and I actually think the wobbly teeth feeling is pretty normal—at least that’s what our ortho keeps saying. B...

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RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bite: did you know there’s a difference?

My kiddo’s going through deep bite correction right now and honestly, it’s not really more painful, just... different? The jaw muscles get a workout f...

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RE: Kid Knocked Out a Tooth—What Should I Have Ready at Home?

I totally get the nerves—when my daughter lost her front tooth at the playground, I panicked and just grabbed whatever was nearby (ended up with water...

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RE: What if you woke up with dragon breath every day?

I hear you on the cheese thing—it’s like it glues itself to your teeth overnight. Does anyone else’s kid wake up with breath that could knock over a h...

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RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape—what do you actually do?

I totally get where you’re coming from. My kid has a weak immune system, so I’m always second-guessing if I’m doing enough to keep things clean. I jus...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Interesting perspective, hadn't thought about the reservoir size issue. Do you find the countertop model easy enough for kids to handle? My daughter s...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Glad you mentioned the softer brush heads—I had no idea how much difference they'd make until we switched my son over. He was having a similar issue w...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Interesting, maybe it depends on the brand? My kid's been using a DIY one for about 6 months now, and it's holding up pretty well. Did you try trimmin...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Did your dentist guard help with headaches too, or just jaw soreness? My daughter grinds her teeth pretty badly, and we've tried a couple of store-bou...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I get what you mean about the awkwardness, but honestly, my daughter didn't really complain too much about sensitivity afterward. Maybe younger teeth ...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Did the clove oil actually help with the pain, or was it mostly just a festive distraction? My daughter’s scheduled for gum surgery next week, and I'm...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

I've been there with my kiddo—those gels were a no-go for us too. Have you tried starting with a really mild baking soda solution first, just to test ...

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