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RE: Little things that helped me cope after diagnosis

This really hits home for me. My kiddo has sensory issues, and we’ve tried all sorts of tricks at appointments—sometimes headphones are a lifesaver, s...

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RE: Keeping a tooth alive after a root canal—anyone else paranoid?

We went through this a couple months ago with my daughter. I was pretty freaked out about the color change too, but honestly, her tooth just got a lit...

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RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?

My kid had a dry socket after getting a baby tooth pulled, and honestly, nothing at home touched the pain either. The dentist packed it and she was fi...

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RE: Swapping out plastic toothbrushes—worth it or just hype?

We tried the bamboo ones too, mostly because my kid kept chewing through the plastic handles. I’m curious—did you notice any difference in gum health ...

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RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain

Mashed potatoes were a lifesaver for my kid too—way easier than dealing with sticky bread. We tried applesauce sometimes, but honestly, nothing beat w...

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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

My kiddo’s dentist was big on the salt rinses too, but she hated them—said they stung way more than the actual extraction. We ended up just doing supe...

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RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment

Plastic tongue scrapers totally freaked me out for that exact reason. My kid’s had braces for a year now, and I swear those little grooves and scratch...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

My kiddo actually had a bit more soreness when we tried firmer foods—she said it felt kind of “strange” chewing on that side, almost like the gum was ...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

My kid just had a molar pulled a couple months ago and I can relate to the nerves. She was super careful, too—ate mostly yogurt and mashed potatoes fo...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

That really hits home. My daughter was so embarrassed about her new dentures at school, she actually skipped lunch for a few days. She tried to jump r...

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RE: Battle of the water flossers: Waterpik or Philips Sonicare?

Relatable! My daughter’s first try with the Waterpik ended up with water everywhere—walls, mirror, even her shirt. Once she got the hang of it, though...

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RE: The quest for the ultimate enamel shield: a story thread

That freezer aisle paranoia is real—my kiddo literally winces if we open the fridge too long, so I get it. We’ve been through a bunch of “sensitive” t...

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RE: Why my dentist swears by electric toothbrushes (and now maybe I do too?)

My kid’s dentist keeps pushing electric brushes too, but honestly, she does better with a soft manual since it’s less intimidating. Anyone else’s kids...

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RE: How Often Do You Get Fluoride at the Dentist?

Totally get this. My kid’s dentist always pushes fluoride, but insurance is hit or miss for us too. Out of curiosity, do you find the fluoride treatme...

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RE: If you could swap your dentures for implants, would you?

I totally get where you're coming from. My kid’s dentist brought up implants as an option down the road, but honestly, the whole process sounds pretty...

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