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RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?
I totally get what you mean about the soft brushes fraying fast. My kid’s dentist recommended extra-soft after a bout of bleeding gums, but I swear those things look like they’ve been through a blender after just a coupl...
RE: BRACES HURT WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED... WHAT HELPS?
My kid’s only a couple weeks in and already had a few mouth ulcers pop up - are those just from the brackets rubbing, or is it something else? I keep worrying it’s an allergy or maybe we’re not cleaning well enough. Did ...
RE: Worried about mouth sores that won’t heal - should I be concerned?
I totally get this. My kid had a mouth sore that didn’t go away after two weeks and I started spiraling. Is it normal for kids to have these last longer? I keep worrying it’s something serious, but I’m nervous about over...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
We’ve been in the same boat with our daughter - she’s really anxious about dental stuff, but the price tag on IV sedation is wild. We ended up trying nitrous first (the “laughing gas”) since it was a lot cheaper and our ...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
Did you check with your dentist before using it? I’m always nervous about those whitening products, especially for my kid. I keep hearing that hydrogen peroxide is “safe” in low amounts, but I still worry about enamel or...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
Reading this makes me nervous - my kid’s dentist just mentioned “deep bite” at her last checkup and I had no clue what that really meant. Is it normal for jaw stuff like clicking or headaches to go away after braces? I’m...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
That’s exactly my worry. My son just started with braces and I’m still scared to pack anything that might get stuck or make his mouth sore. Do you ever worry about pasta being too chewy or sticky? I’ve stuck to mashed po...
RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces - what’s it really like?
Totally get the stress over stains and cleaning - my kid’s got braces now and I’m constantly checking their teeth after meals. Does anyone else worry about missing spots, especially around the brackets? I feel like we’re...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
Is it really okay to just use soap and water? I get so worried about germs - my kid’s tongue scraper sits out on the counter and I keep picturing it turning into a petri dish. I’ve thought about those UV cases but they’r...
RE: Weird tricks for stopping braces from tearing up my cheeks?
I’m actually kind of relieved to hear someone else say the wax and silicone don’t really stay put, especially when eating. My kid’s always complaining about it, and I worry she’ll swallow a chunk of wax one day. Salt wat...
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RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?
I totally relate to worrying if we’re doing too much or not enough. I tried switching up routines - sometimes it’s a silly face contest, other times we use a timer app. But my son gets bored fast, so I feel like I’m alwa...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
I get where you’re coming from. My kid has braces and I swear, every night feels like a battle with those little flossers. Half the time I wonder if we’re just going through the motions, especially when she complains her...
RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
This is exactly what I worry about, honestly. My kid chipped a molar last month and I was a nervous wreck trying to figure out if I should even touch it. I did grab one of those temp filling kits from the drugstore (the ...
RE: Did your teeth actually look like you imagined after getting braces off?
My kid just got their braces off and honestly, I had the same worry about those white spots. Did your ortho say if they ever go away completely? I keep wondering if whitening would make them worse or better. It’s tough n...