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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 even with all the cleaning? I swear I’m checking his teeth with a flash...
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 then we end up with a mess and she gets frustrated. Applesauce sounds e...
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 random bleeding after eating chips. I keep second-guessing if it’s just n...
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 was more in the “wait and see” camp, but did mention a space maintaine...
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 know it sounds silly, but with all the routines we try to stick to, one l...
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 every single time. Did you ever have days where your kid just refused? I...
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 I’m prepping for surgery, but sometimes I wonder if it’s enough. Mayb...
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 things. Did you ever worry about the chemicals in these whitening pro...
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 enamel protection, or is it more of a nutrition thing? My dentist m...
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 barely said a word. The surgeon was nice enough, but super clinical and ...
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 about that? I've tried the song method too, and it works pretty well, ...
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 anything strong. My dentist mentioned peroxide briefly, but she seemed he...
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 stressed me out... orthodontics is such a long journey already. Glad y...