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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?
That’s exactly how it was for my kid, too. It honestly felt like we had to map out every step: first, super soft toothbrush, then barely any pressure, and even then, he’d flinch if I got too close to the sore spot. The m...
RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?
My kid’s been using a night guard for a while, and honestly, it’s kind of the same deal here. First few weeks were just constant complaining about how “weird” it felt. We did try a couple of different types - one was way...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
My kiddo has super sensitive teeth, and we tried the sensitive toothpaste trick too. It helped a little, but she still got those sharp zings with the strips. We ended up spacing them out - like every other day instead of...
RE: Whitening strips vs. sensitive toothpaste for tricky stains?
That’s pretty much the same conclusion I came to, especially after seeing my kid go through it. She wanted whiter teeth after braces, so we tried those “gentle” strips. Even though the box promised less sensitivity, she ...
RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?
Textures were a total guessing game for us, honestly. After each tightening, it seemed like what worked last time might suddenly be off-limits. One month mashed potatoes slid right down with no trouble, the next time eve...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
My kid went through the exact same thing with their first mouthguard. The bite marks after a few weeks are totally normal - means it’s doing its job. We just rinse it with cool water and use a soft toothbrush, no soap un...
RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK - HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME
Haha, popcorn nights are notorious around here too...my kiddo loves movie nights, but man, those kernels are sneaky little troublemakers. We had similar gum flare-ups, and I was honestly at my wit's end trying to help hi...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I've actually had the opposite experience - charcoal toothpaste felt harsher to me right from the start. My dentist mentioned it can be abrasive over time, so we switched to a gentle whitening gel instead... less messy a...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I've tried oil pulling too, and yeah, it's nice but definitely not a miracle worker. I actually started doing it because my kid's dentist recommended it as a gentle alternative when whitening strips were causing sensitiv...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
I've actually had decent luck using toothpaste on watch faces, but it really depends on the type of crystal. If it's acrylic or plastic, toothpaste can sometimes buff out minor scratches pretty well - just gotta be super...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I've tried coconut oil pulling a few times - it does feel weird at first, kinda like swishing melted ice cream around your mouth, haha. But you get used to it quickly. Haven't tried charcoal yet though...doesn't it taste...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Definitely makes sense to me. My son has juvenile arthritis, and we went through a similar situation trying out toothbrushes. At first, I didn't think handle size or vibration type would matter much, but turns out they r...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I get why whitening strips seem appealing - quick results without the harshness - but honestly, my experience with them was pretty mixed. My daughter tried them before her school photos, and while they did brighten thing...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
Same here...my daughter tried baking soda toothpaste after reading some online tips, but she complained about sensitivity pretty quickly. Dentist recommended sticking to fluoride toothpaste for kids anyway, so we went ba...