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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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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

I totally relate to the anxiety. I kept worrying about bone loss too and kept second-guessing if waiting would mess things up for my son. Our dentist ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

That’s exactly what worries me. I keep thinking, what if it runs out when my kid’s finally in the mood to brush, and then it’s a whole meltdown? I kno...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

This is super reassuring to read, thank you. I keep worrying I’m missing something or not doing the rinses right—my kid complains about the taste ever...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Has anyone else worried about the dish soap leaving a taste or residue? I get nervous about my kid swallowing anything weird. I rinse those trays like...

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RE: Does whitening mouthwash actually make a difference?

This is exactly what I’m doing with my son after his braces came off. I keep second-guessing whether the mouthwash is working or if I’m just imagining...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Totally agree about spacing out snacks—never thought much about pairing cheese with fruit, honestly. Does that really make a noticeable difference for...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

You're lucky your assistant was chatty—I think that would've helped me a lot. My kid recently had bone graft surgery, and honestly, the assistant bare...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Totally agree about the flavored toothpaste—my kiddo loves the strawberry one, but it makes me nervous she's swallowing too much. Anyone else worry ab...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Hmm, interesting...but aren't you worried about long-term effects you might not notice right away? I'm always a bit paranoid about soaking mine in any...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Curious about this too—my daughter stopped wearing her retainer for just a couple weeks, and we noticed some shifting almost immediately. It really st...

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