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RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?

Did your teen ever actually lose an aligner? That’s one of my biggest worries. My daughter is super forgetful and I keep imagining her accidentally th...

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RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?

I actually worry a lot about my kid having to take aligners out at lunch or snacks when she’s at school. Isn’t it kind of awkward, especially for youn...

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RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling—step by step

That’s exactly my worry! I’m always double-checking my kid’s napkin before we leave anywhere. Do you actually wash the microfiber bags every day, or j...

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RE: Making brushing fun for little ones—what actually works?

That’s basically the only thing that works for us too, but I worry if I’m making it too much of a performance? Like, what happens when I’m not there—w...

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RE: Little tricks that helped me recover after gum surgery

We were all about the pudding too, but I kept worrying if it was too cold or too sweet for healing gums. Did you have any issues with things getting s...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

The mirror thing drives me nuts—my daughter just gets distracted making silly faces, too. I get anxious she’s missing spots every time. We tried the “...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

Did you find the interdental brushes tricky to use at first? My kid’s orthodontist suggested them, but I worry she’ll poke her gums or miss spots. Is ...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

That’s actually something I’ve worried about too, especially with my kiddo. I keep asking myself if I’m being too paranoid, or not paranoid enough. I ...

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RE: Jaw surgery for TMJ: did it actually help you?

We’ve been trying some of those YouTube PT exercises for my kid too, but I’m always second-guessing if we’re doing them right. Did you ever worry abou...

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RE: Did you know some electric toothbrushes actually have pressure sensors that light up if you’re brushing too hard?

I totally get where you’re coming from about the popcorn thing—my kid had a kernel stuck once and it turned into this whole ordeal at the dentist. Eve...

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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

Flossing with braces really does feel like you need a manual, doesn’t it? My kid’s only had them for a few months, and I swear I spend half the night ...

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RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?

Did your dentist say how long that’s supposed to last? My kid had a root canal and crown combo a few months back, and I’m still checking every time sh...

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RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?

Did your dentist ever suggest custom trays? My kid’s dentist warned us off the store-bought strips because of sensitivity—she said the trays let you c...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

Did your dentist say anything about zirconia being safe for kids? My daughter needs a crown on a molar and I’m worried about her biting down too hard ...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Does toothpaste really help with phone screens? I'd be worried about damaging the coating or something... Has anyone checked if it's actually safe lon...

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