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RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?

Weirdly enough, my kid’s dentist actually brought up the gum thing before I got a chance to (I was too nervous, honestly). They said the Botox isn’t p...

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RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces—what’s it really like?

Did you ever worry about your teeth shifting if you forgot to put the aligners back in? My kid’s ortho keeps saying it’s super important, but honestly...

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RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?

My kid just had their braces tightened last week, and I’ve been wondering about this exact thing. Is it actually better to keep the jaw moving a bit, ...

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RE: Braces and sugar cravings: how do you keep your teeth happy?

Those water flossers honestly make me nervous—I keep worrying I’ll miss something important between the brackets. My kid’s ortho suggested them, but I...

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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

That’s exactly what I’m worried about for my kid—he just got braces last month, and I’m honestly not sure what’s actually going to work for him long-t...

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RE: Kicking the thumb habit—anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?

I totally relate—teeth stuff just gets in your head, doesn’t it? I’m always second-guessing if we did enough to stop the thumb habit early. Did your d...

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RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges—what's your pick?

That’s good to hear you adjusted pretty quickly. My kid’s dentist keeps saying implants are the “gold standard,” but I keep worrying about the healing...

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RE: Getting through gum graft recovery (without losing my mind)

My kid just had a graft and I’m honestly still nervous about every little thing—especially food. I wouldn’t dare let him near pizza yet, even with a f...

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RE: Kid Knocked Out a Tooth—What Should I Have Ready at Home?

I always worry I’ll mess it up in the panic. Is milk really safe for a knocked-out tooth? I’ve heard conflicting stuff—one dentist said yes, another s...

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RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?

Wait, swallowing wax is actually fine? I’ve been stressing about my kid accidentally doing that. How do you know it’s harmless—did your orthodontist s...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

Honestly, I’m with you on the reminders—my son basically “forgets” his teeth exist now that braces are on. Did you notice any new spots popping up eve...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

Is it just my kid or does anyone else worry about things like scrambled eggs getting stuck in the brackets? I keep thinking soft foods are safe, but t...

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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older—anyone else?

Does anyone else worry the dentist might miss something, though? My kid’s gums looked “fine” at her last checkup, but then she had a whole week of ran...

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