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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Haha, scrambled eggs were a lifesaver for us too. My daughter practically lived on mashed potatoes and applesauce after her braces went on. I tried oatmeal but got the "eww" face every time...guess honey wasn't enough to...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
Totally get where you're coming from - my daughter got her first crown last year, and we went with zirconia for pretty much the same reason. She's young and not exactly gentle on her teeth (think popcorn kernels and ice ...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
Interesting about the toothpaste scratching thing - I hadn't heard that before. My daughter's ortho actually recommended a gentle whitening toothpaste, said it helps keep aligners fresh and clear. We've been using it for...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
My daughter had laughing gas for her extraction last year, and honestly, it went way better than I expected. She was pretty nervous beforehand, but once they got started, she seemed totally relaxed - almost too relaxed, ...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Haha, your granola bar story made me smile because my daughter went through almost the exact same thing. She spent the first week after her braces refusing to eat anything harder than yogurt and applesauce. I remember wa...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Oatmeal was a no-go for my kid... the texture just didn't sit right. We found mashed potatoes or scrambled eggs worked way better. Agree on the salt water though, total lifesaver.
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Greek yogurt was a total win for my daughter after her braces went on. She was miserable at first, and smoothies got old fast. But Greek yogurt mixed with a little honey or blended fruit made a huge difference. Almond yo...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
We took ours in around 12 months, mostly because our pediatrician casually mentioned it at a check-up. Honestly, I felt like it was a bit early too, but the dentist just did a quick peek and gave us some reassurance abou...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
We started pretty early too, around the first birthday. Honestly, I thought it was a bit soon at first, but our dentist explained it's mostly about getting them used to the environment and routine. The first visit was mo...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
Haha, glad it's not just my kid who clings to ice packs like they're magic. When my daughter had her gum surgery, she practically built a fortress of frozen peas around her face. Dentist said the same thing - if it helps...
RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth
We ran into this problem too with our youngest. Thought we were doing fine with just water after milk, but at his first dentist visit they found early signs of decay. We started brushing quickly after the bottle and move...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
Cold drinks were great for me too, but honestly, avocado in smoothies felt kinda weird texture-wise... I ended up going with frozen mango chunks instead. Super soothing and tasty, might be worth trying if avocado isn't y...
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
Haha, wish I'd seen this mango-coconut idea sooner! My kiddo just had oral surgery last week, and we were stuck in the endless loop of applesauce and pudding cups. After day two, even chocolate pudding lost its charm (ne...
RE: BRACE YOURSELF: THE DAY MY TEETH DECLARED WAR
Pasta was a lifesaver here too, but honestly, smoothies ended up being the real MVP. My kiddo got bored fast with soft foods, so blending fruits and yogurt kept things interesting. Did anyone else's kid complain about te...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Yeah, sensitivity afterward can be tough...my daughter had whitening done last year and we went with sensitive toothpaste too. Took a little time, but it did get better. Hang in there, you're not alone in feeling cautiou...