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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
My kid’s dentist keeps pushing xylitol gum, but honestly, it just seems to make her mouth sticky and weird. Does anyone else’s kid complain about that? I’m always worried she’ll end up with worse breath after chewing it....
RE: What if you forget your retainer for a whole day?
We missed a whole day once and I panicked - kept checking my son’s teeth every hour like something drastic would happen. Is it really that quick for teeth to shift? The ortho said not to stress, but I still worry about i...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
My kid’s orthodontist actually warned us to be super careful with any kind of tongue cleaner near the braces, especially metal ones. I keep worrying about scraping too hard and messing up the wires. Does anyone else’s ki...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
That sticky mouth thing is the worst, isn’t it? My kid complains about it every time, and honestly, I worry if we’re doing it “right.” The dentist told us to spit, not rinse, but sometimes I just can’t get my kid to deal...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
Wait, cavities before age one? That’s honestly stressing me out a bit. My daughter’s almost nine months and still wakes up for a bottle at night - should I be brushing her teeth after those feeds, even if it’s like 2am? ...
RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
That’s exactly what happened with my daughter last winter. I totally get wanting to go somewhere right away when your kid is in pain, but urgent care just felt like a holding pattern for us too. Did you find the antibiot...
RE: Turns out cartoons at the dentist actually help kids chill out
That’s interesting - my daughter’s really jumpy with loud noises too, and even with cartoons she’ll flinch if the dentist moves the chair without warning. Do you ever worry about them associating the dentist with stress ...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
We tried the “natural” route too - my kid’s dentist kept warning us but I thought, how bad could baking soda be? After a few days, her teeth looked a little whiter but she started saying her mouth felt sore and even refu...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
That’s actually what worries me a bit. My kid gets super loopy with even small doses of meds, so I’m not sure nitrous would wear off that fast for her. Has anyone had their child feel “off” for hours after laughing gas? ...
RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?
Totally get this - my kid had a molar out last year and I was a nervous wreck. Did your dentist mention how long to keep biting on the gauze? I kept double-checking that with ours. We stuck to mashed potatoes, yogurt, an...
RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?
I totally get that - my kid gets super nervous at the dentist, and honestly, I do too just sitting there with him. Do you ever ask them to explain what’s coming next? Sometimes too much info freaks me out, but if they’re...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Totally agree about multiple consultations - it can feel overwhelming, but it's worth it. Did you find certain questions especially helpful to ask during your consults? My kiddo might need a similar procedure soon, and I...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Yeah, rice was a total no-go for my kid too...we didn't even attempt quinoa or couscous because I was paranoid they'd get stuck somewhere. Honestly, I stuck mostly to soups and smoothies at first - less anxiety about hid...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
I've thought about peroxide too, but doesn't it damage the mouthguard material over time? I remember my dentist warning me about soaking mine in anything other than mild soap and water because harsher disinfectants could...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
I've seen some dentists on TikTok actually, but I wonder if teens even take them seriously or just scroll past? My son rolls his eyes whenever I forward him anything remotely educational. Maybe it's not just about making...