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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
That's interesting - I hadn't considered Biotene specifically, but it makes sense given the dry mouth issue. My son started vaping a while back (against my advice, obviously), and recently he's been complaining about sim...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
We went through something similar. Our son loved the dentist we picked initially - calm, gentle, cartoons on the ceiling - but around 8 he started rolling his eyes at the "kiddie" vibe. Switched to a family practice with...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
That's interesting, I hadn't really thought about pressure sensors being that useful. When my kid got braces, the orthodontist recommended switching to electric, mostly for thoroughness and ease of cleaning around bracke...
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
I see your point, but honestly, sometimes bleeding gums aren't just about flossing technique. My kid had similar issues, and we tried everything - gentle flossing, different floss types, the works. Turned out it was actu...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
I agree about the chamomile - tried it myself and didn't feel a noticeable improvement either. Maybe it's just too mild for some of us. Saltwater rinses have always been my go-to as well, especially because they're conve...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
We actually tried lukewarm compresses briefly, but I noticed my son's swelling seemed to increase slightly afterward. Switched back to cold packs and it settled down again. Could just be individual reactions though...eve...
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?
We had a similar scare with our daughter after she fell off her bike. At first, everything looked okay - just a tiny chip on the front tooth, nothing alarming. But about two weeks later, she started mentioning it hurt wh...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
My kid's dentist actually mentioned something similar last month. She explained step-by-step how vaping can dry out the mouth, reducing saliva, which normally helps protect teeth and gums from bacteria. She also pointed ...
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RE: root canal surgery aftermath - did you know ice cream helps?
Mint choc chip was my kid's pick too after his root canal. Dentist actually recommended cold stuff to ease swelling - something about constricting blood vessels? Anyway, seemed to help a lot... plus it kept him distracte...
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RE: how frequently do you really need dental x-rays?
Same here, we spaced out my daughter's x-rays once her adult teeth came in fully. Dentist explained that cavities usually progress slowly, so annual x-rays seemed kinda excessive for us...but I guess it depends on each k...
RE: Crown Got Placed Today, but Something Feels Off...
Hmm, while I agree it's common to feel hyper-aware at first, I'd keep an eye on it. My kid had a crown placed and kept complaining something felt off - turned out the bite alignment needed a quick adjustment. Might be wo...
RE: noticed gums bleeding lately... dentist vs home remedies?
Had something similar happen with my daughter a few months back. Saltwater rinses definitely helped ease things temporarily, but honestly, I wouldn't rely solely on home remedies for too long. Bleeding gums can sometimes...
RE: mouthwash myths and truths - what actually works?
Funny you mention the hospital cleaner taste...my kid absolutely hates the strong alcohol-based ones, says they burn too much. Our dentist recommended switching to an alcohol-free fluoride rinse instead - apparently, it'...